At a glance
Reported students
662
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
615.5
Bluff Middle School: 662 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 570
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Bluff Middle School
Bluff Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Prairieville. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Ascension Parish. NCES reports 662 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.7%) and Black (24%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bluff Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.7%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black24%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ascension Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gonzales Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
664 reported students
Galvez Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
655 reported students
Dutchtown Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
605 reported students
St. Amant Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
532 reported students
Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
512 reported students
Prairieville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
835 reported students
Public schools near Bluff Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville Middle School Middle · Ascension Parish | 06–08 | 835 | 2.6 mi |
| Dutchtown Middle School Middle · Ascension Parish | 06–08 | 605 | 2.9 mi |
| Galvez Middle School Middle · Ascension Parish | 06–08 | 655 | 5.7 mi |
| Central Middle School Middle · Ascension Parish | 06–08 | 512 | 5.8 mi |
| Woodlawn Middle School Middle · East Baton Rouge Parish | 06–08 | 807 | 6.6 mi |
| Gonzales Middle School Middle · Ascension Parish | 06–08 | 664 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bluff Middle School
What grades does Bluff Middle School serve?
Bluff Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ascension Parish.
How many students attend Bluff Middle School?
Bluff Middle School reported 662 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 570 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bluff Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 662 students and 45.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bluff Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bluff Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ascension Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bluff Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bluff Middle School in?
Bluff Middle School is part of Ascension Parish, based in Donaldsonville, LA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bluff Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prairieville Middle School (2.6 mi), Dutchtown Middle School (2.9 mi), Galvez Middle School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.