Bluford Unit School District 318
School District · Bluford, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#611 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,401
$289 vs Illinois median
District size
368 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Bluford Unit School District 318
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluford Grade School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Webber High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bluford Unit School District 318
Bluford Unit School District 318 is a Bluford, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 368 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $16,401 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Bluford Unit School District 318 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bluford Grade School, which has a composite score of 5.0/10.
In standardized testing, Bluford Unit School District 318 students show an average math proficiency of 16.7% and ELA proficiency of 28.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bluford Unit School District 318, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bluford Unit School District 318 with test data.
Schools in Bluford Unit School District 318
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Bluford
- Total Enrollment
- 368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- District spending per student
- $16,401NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bluford Unit School District 318?
Bluford Unit School District 318 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bluford Unit School District 318?
The average composite rating for Bluford Unit School District 318 is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bluford Unit School District 318?
Bluford Unit School District 318's district-level spending was $16,401 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bluford Unit School District 318?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bluford Unit School District 318 is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bluford Unit School District 318?
Bluford Grade School is the highest-rated school in Bluford Unit School District 318 with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What are the test scores in Bluford Unit School District 318?
Across schools in Bluford Unit School District 318 with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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