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Bluff Middle School vs. Prairieville Middle School

Should you attend Bluff Middle School or Prairieville Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Bluff Middle School
15464 Bluff Road
Prairieville, LA 70769
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10/
10
Top 5%
Prairieville Middle School
16200 Hwy 930
Prairieville, LA 70769
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Bluff Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Prairieville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades 6-8, Bluff Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, Prairieville Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
605 students
759 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bluff Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prairieville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bluff Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prairieville Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bluff Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prairieville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bluff Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ascension Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prairieville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ascension Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#48 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
#37 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bluff Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prairieville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in LA)
70%
(Top 5% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluff Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairieville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluff Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairieville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluff Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairieville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bluff Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Prairieville Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
197
248
Grade 7 Students
208
279
Grade 8 Students
200
232

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Prairieville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bluff Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prairieville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bluff Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prairieville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bluff Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prairieville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bluff Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prairieville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bluff Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prairieville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ascension Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bluff Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prairieville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bluff Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prairieville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bluff Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prairieville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ascension Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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