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Bluffs Junior High School
Middle School · Scott-morgan Cusd 2 · Bluffs, IL
A Scott-morgan Cusd 2 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
100 W Rockwood St, Bluffs, IL 62621
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluffs Junior High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,750
Median home value
$92,200
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Scott-morgan Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluffs Junior High School is listed in Scott-Morgan CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluffs Junior High School
Bluffs Junior High School is a public middle school in Bluffs, IL, part of Scott-morgan Cusd 2, serving approximately 43 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,127 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluffs Junior High School
What grades does Bluffs Junior High School serve?
Bluffs Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bluffs Junior High School?
Bluffs Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffs Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffs Junior High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluffs Junior High School rank in IL?
Bluffs Junior High School ranks #2,127 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Bluffs Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluffs Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bluffs Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluffs Junior High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bluffs Junior High School a charter school?
No, Bluffs Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluffs Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Bluffs Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluffs Junior High School?
46.5% of students at Bluffs Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (217) 754-3815
- Area population (ZIP 62621)
- 1,162
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62621; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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