Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bluford Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Bluford Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluford Grade School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bluford Grade School is ranked #1690 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bluford Grade School?
249 students attend Bluford Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bluford Grade School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluford Grade School?
Bluford Grade School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluford Grade School offer ?
Bluford Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bluford Grade School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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