- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scottsbluff, NE
Bluffs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317647001581
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffs Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Scottsbluff · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluffs Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffs Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Scottsbluff, NE.
School address
District: Scottsbluff Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317647001581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bluffs Middle School held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 317647001581 · Scottsbluff, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 15.1:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students)
Bluffs Middle School held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Bluffs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsbluff Se
Scottsbluff Senior High School
1,064 students
- This school
Bluffs Middle School
754 students
- Westmoor Eleme 408
Westmoor Elementary School
408 students
- Longfellow Ele 379
Longfellow Elementary School
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 280
Roosevelt Elementary School
280 students
- Lincoln Height 279
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
279 students
What this shows Bluffs Middle School reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffs Middle School compares
Bluffs Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 68% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Bluffs Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsbluff Public Schools reports $12,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluffs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmoor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffs Middle School
How many students attend Bluffs Middle School?
Bluffs Middle School has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scottsbluff, NE. CCD year-over-year: 785 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffs Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluffs Middle School?
52.0% of students at Bluffs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffs Middle School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Scottsbluff, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffs Middle School?
Bluffs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluffs Middle School rank among public schools in Scottsbluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffs Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Scottsbluff, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottsbluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Besides Bluffs Middle School, Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students), Westmoor Elementary School (408 students), and Longfellow Elementary School (379 students). See the Scottsbluff Public Schools district page for the complete list.