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H. E. McCracken Middle School

Bluffton, SC 29910

Phone: (843) 706-8700
Fax: (843) 706-8778
District: Beaufort 01 School District

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public • Grades 6,7,8 • 846 students

H. E. McCracken Middle School, a public school located in Bluffton, SC, serves grades 6-8 in the Beaufort County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

H. E. McCracken Middle School is a public school located in Bluffton, SC. 846 students attend H. E. McCracken Middle School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education.
Student Growth	3/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - Middle Level data from South Carolina Department of Education.

Posted: April 16, 2026

McCracken Administration is working hard to get BCSD to address long-overdue updates and repairs in our aging building. Over the past three years, the staff has demonstrated a significant positive shift under the leadership of our current principal. There is a noticeable sense of unity and confidence among staff members. Additionally, the organization of events and activities continues to grow, engaging more families and fostering a strong sense of community.

Posted: April 6, 2026

As a teacher at this school for 5 years, it has been an extremely positive experience. Students have options for electives, teachers work together to meet students' needs and I personally send out weekly updates for the parents of my students. The PTO has been amazing with providing opportunities and rewards for students. PTO volunteers do so much behind the scenes in addition to what is seen by students, staff and faculty. I would not hesitated to sent my own children and grandchildren here.

Posted: April 6, 2026

There's something special about working at HE McCracken. After spending years in education, I've come to appreciate the little things that make a school work welland we've got them in spades.

The Staff
My colleagues actually want to be here. Sounds simple, but it matters. People collaborate naturally, help each other problem-solve, and genuinely care about doing right by students. That kind of environment doesn't happen by accident.

The Families
Parents here are engaged. They show up and communicate.

The Students
They're just good kids. Curious, respectful, and willing to try. Teaching feels less like pulling teeth and more like what I signed up for.

Posted: April 6, 2026

The PTO offers many ways for parents to be involved. When parents are involved, it helps their child's learning. Staff work to help students. They offer tutoring after school for students that need extra help or time with homework.
Counselors work daily to help every student feel safe in the classes, hallways, etc.
Teachers and administration hold students to a high standard of learning and behavior.

Posted: April 6, 2026

All three of my kids went to H.E. McCracken after homeschooling for their first 6 years of school. It was a smooth transition and staff and teachers were always to helpful and kind. We had a great experience. As far as I noticed, if your kid is a descent human being who shows up and does their best, you will have no issues.

Posted: April 6, 2026

Posted: November 12, 2024

We have a dedicated and kind staff that handles issues quickly and efficiently but with the kindness and understanding every parent wants for their child. The leadership team works tirelessly to grow our students into successful and kind adults.

Posted: November 12, 2024

Posted: April 24, 2023

this school is the worst school you could put a kid in every one is high

Posted: April 24, 2023

Posted: March 30, 2023

Hello. I am a parent of a kid. she goes to H.E. McCracken middle school. For the past year, I feel like it's gotten worse. For example how females have multiple issues once a month and should be able to wear pants that make them feel less concerned and insecure about the issues. Also, my kid wore pants that were just over her knees, yet she got in trouble and obtains an in-school suspension. On the other hand, a guy rolls his shorts up to show his whole thigh and not get in trouble
The second issue at hand is bus expectations. There have been points where my kid has come home crying. This is because of the language the bus driver has been using. This is especially unexceptional. They are also allowing multiple fights on the bus with no consequences while other kids have this proof. All because they don't care or don't get paid enough to get involved. Even using their phones while driving is not safe. Finally, employing the N-word is Ludacris and should not be around these kids.
The third issue of class expectations is stressful for me. I understand phones being used in class is distracting and them from discovering things in lessons, but I work hard to get them the phone schools should have no right to take personal property from our students. As teachers dont always know the well living of students they have no right to say what can and cant do. Also, some teachers give way too much homework as my kid is a straight A & B student she comes home and does school work every day and works tirelessly to make sure they dont fall behind. Finally, my child had a book report and she got a book from the school library. Only to find a book that looked good and some of the word on the back was crossed out. This was because it mentioned an inappropriate word. Why is the summary of the book bad and ok for them to read the book? This is encouraging bad behavior in school.
Finally school uniforms, by refraining from allowing students to wear what they want with little exceptions you are teaching them how to blend in. This is not good as it will show that when blending in they wont do anything great like they are just like everyone else. Furthermore, with inflation happening, it is difficult to provide our growing kids with expensive uniforms that are hard to find. So all I am asking is to fix these problems that you dont realize or kids are doing or going through thank you.

Posted: March 30, 2023

Posted: February 7, 2023

I have had three children attend this school. The staff and teachers are amazing. My child has special needs and an IEP. The teachers and guidance counselors have gone above and beyond to accommodate him. I could not be happier.

Posted: February 7, 2023

Posted: December 5, 2022

The only thing that makes this school bad is the students and disrespect from some staff members.

Posted: December 5, 2022

Posted: August 31, 2022

This school is terrible it is the worst school

Posted: August 31, 2022

Posted: February 7, 2022

This school is so disappointing. I was blown away by how unprofessional the front office staff are. The School Administrators do not care about students. The principal is terrible. They teachers overload students with work to the point of burnout. Its such a shame that this school is ran so poorly and that the students arent the priority. My middle schooler even notices and comments on how unprofessional the staff and some of the teachers are. If you have a choice, dont send your child here. Private schools are a much better option. Do whatever you can to prevent your child from having to endure three years of middle at this terrible place.

Posted: February 7, 2022

Posted: March 1, 2021

This is a school that I did not want to go to but I had to only because it is middle school, and I couldn't move at the time but hopefully it gets better here because I am still a student here and I only like two teachers, and the rest I am not a fan of. I hope I can have a better time here for the next two or less years here.

Posted: March 1, 2021

Posted: November 17, 2020

I am a student here at McCracken and they do have a strong approach on homework they have very skilled teachers here that taught me everything I needed to know I recommend this school the principal is awesome and its everything you'll want

Posted: November 17, 2020

love them but if they put just a little more effort into leadership it would be 10/10

Posted: November 17, 2020

I am a student here at McCracken and they do have a strong approach on homework they have very skilled teachers here that taught me everything I needed to know I recommend this school the principal is awsome and its everything you'll want

Posted: January 13, 2019

No principal, rats spited in school, no positive communication or positive reinforcement

Posted: January 13, 2019

No support. My son is adhd and easy distracted, can not sit still. Gets upset easy and needs help. Instead I get only negative, no help to overcome this issue. They do not care

Posted: January 13, 2019

The teacher did not respond to my email and said it is not her student and she is not going to respond about the issue.

Posted: January 13, 2019

Very confusing for 6th graders, not much help from advisor teacher, lots of new apps and computer assignments without explanation

Posted: January 13, 2019

Very negative attitude, no passion for children

Posted: January 13, 2019

Negative. Would not recommend. Teachers have to take some kind of dale Carnegi classes. Not all but few. The other ones look like scared to tell them anything

Posted: November 30, 2016

I was very hestitant about enrolling my children here. We left a very shady school district in CT and was so nervous about getting into the same here in Bluffton. These ratings are so off. I've never been happier with a school in my life. The teachers and administration truly go out of their way to make their students excel in every aspect of their learning. 2016 has been a rebuilding year for the Bluffton schools and it shows. It shows for the positive. All in all, we couldn't be happier

Posted: February 25, 2015

This school has been moving in the right direction since the new leadership regime, so take this in consideration when you look at the reviews. The majority of staff is great and willing to help students learn and grow (there are a few bad apples in every school, so this will not effect the rating). I will be interested to see how the school does when it restructures back to a traditional middle school configuration.

Posted: November 14, 2014

I read reviews on Trulia about McCracken, unfortunately some remarks WERE true, in the past. Principal Bornscheuer has changed things dramatically. He has great ideas. Show up, ask questions, volunteer. The more parents in the school, the better the school will be. It is a community. "Together We Will" is the motto.

Posted: April 14, 2013

This school has improved so much since Mr. Warfield took over as Principal. He is engaged with the students and seeks parental involvement. I see a community that supports the extracurricular activities of the school and parents who are willing to get their hands dirty. My child is an A student, and his teachers keep us informed.

Posted: January 16, 2013

The majority of teachers at this school are great! They want to teach and they do a good job TRYING to do that. However, there are quite a few kids at this school that are so disruptive the teachers can't teach and the students cant learn. Seriously!!! I have spent a lot of time at this school and I'm amazed at how unruly the students are. When I ask why these students haven't been reprimanded they say its because nothing is done when they do refer them. A school is only as good as the principal, and if the principal doesn't back up the teachers, then the school is overrun by thugs. This could be a REALLY GREAT school if they could get rid of kids with major behavior issues! Mr. Shaw did nothing except sit in his office all day. He never returned phone calls or emails. Now maybe the school can turn around now that he's gone! Please get the thugs and disruptive kids out of the school and this will be a great school just like the majority of the students.

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1	The Farm at Buckwalter	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Bluffton	SC	0.5 mi
2	University Park	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Hardeeville	SC	5.9 mi
3	Shadow Moss	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Beaufort	SC	13.7 mi
4	Habersham	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Beaufort	SC	14.6 mi
5	Laurel bay	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Beaufort	SC	16 mi
6	Cottage Farm	Area of Town	Beaufort	SC	16.5 mi
7	Lake Shore	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Port Wentworth	GA	19.6 mi
8	Pleasant Point Plantation	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Beaufort	SC	20.2 mi
9	Royal Pines	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Beaufort	SC	20.6 mi
10	Capital Crest at Godley Station	Apartment Complex	Savannah	GA	21.2 mi
11	Village Green	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Savannah	GA	25.3 mi
12	Fords Pointe	Apartment Complex	Savannah	GA	28 mi
13	Richmond Place	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Richmond Hill	GA	31.2 mi
14	Richmond Heights	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Richmond Hill	GA	32 mi
15	Mainstreet	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Richmond Hill	GA	32.4 mi
16	Plantation Way	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Richmond Hill	GA	32.4 mi
17	White Oak	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Richmond Hill	GA	32.5 mi
18	Buckhead	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Richmond Hill	GA	33.9 mi
19	Buckhead North	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Richmond Hill	GA	34.1 mi

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1	Downtown Savannah	savannah	GA	15.9 mi
2	Lady's Island	Lady's Island	SC	21 mi
3	Pooler	Pooler	GA	22.2 mi
4	Guyton	Guyton	GA	29.4 mi
5	Richmond Hill	Richmond Hill	GA	31.7 mi
6	Richmond Hill	Richmond Hill	GA	31.7 mi

Base	Distance
Parris Island MCRD	13.8 mi.
Beaufort Naval Hospital	16.2 mi.
Beaufort MCAS	18.8 mi.
Hunter Army Airfield	20.4 mi.
Fort Stewart	48.8 mi.

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