Bluffton-Harrison Middle School

MSD Bluffton-Harrison
1500 Stogdill Rd
Bluffton, IN 46714
588 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School, located in Bluffton, Indiana, serves as a key educational pillar within the Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic excellence and personal growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students across core subjects while offering opportunities for exploration through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that help students discover their individual interests and talents.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that prioritizes character development and student well-being. By maintaining a focus on a safe and inclusive learning environment, Bluffton-Harrison Middle School encourages students to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and responsibility. With its commitment to high standards and a partnership between dedicated educators, students, and families, the school aims to prepare its middle-grade learners for the rigors of high school and success in their future academic and personal endeavors.
588
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    514 (87.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MSD Bluffton-Harrison
Phone: (260)824-3536
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 244
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 156
Grade 6 147
Grade 7 124
Grade 8 161
Gender Ratio
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1100 E US 224
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