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Bluford Unit School District 318

School District · Bluford, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 368

Teachers (FTE): 28

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

368

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

368

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#119 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above 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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Bluford Grade School	8.0 / 10	Elementary	—	239
2	Webber High School	6.9 / 10	High	—	129

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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 7.5/10, Bluford Unit School District 318 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bluford Grade School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Bluford Unit School District 318 students show an average math proficiency of 16.0% and ELA proficiency of 27.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Bluford Unit School District 318, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency16.0%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency27.2%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Bluford Unit School District 318 with test data.

Schools in Bluford Unit School District 318

2 schools

Elementary 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 7.5/10. 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 8.0/10.

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 16.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.2%. 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: 7.5/10
Math Proficiency: 16.0%
ELA Proficiency: 27.2%

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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.