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#3508 of 3,813 schools in IL

Bluffview Elem School

Elementary School · Comm Unit School District No 196 · Dupo, IL

A Comm Unit School District No 196 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

905 Bluffview Elementary Ln, Dupo, IL 62239

  • Math 7% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$18,089
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Bluffview Elem School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency7%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

68%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bluffview Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,485/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dupo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,793

Median home value

$111,700

Median rent

$935/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elizabeth Morris Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.5K–33.1 mi272Compare →
Huffman Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.83–53.5 mi277Compare →
Lyon at Blow Elem.Enrollment path unverified4.6PK–84.0 mi257Compare →
Hancock Place Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.3PK–54.1 mi618Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Comm Unit School District No 196

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bluffview Elem School is listed in Comm Unit School District No 196; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bluffview Elem School

Bluffview Elem School is a public elementary school in Dupo, IL, part of Comm Unit School District No 196, serving approximately 503 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,508 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bluffview Elem School

What grades does Bluffview Elem School serve?

Bluffview Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Bluffview Elem School?

Bluffview Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffview Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bluffview Elem School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bluffview Elem School rank in IL?

Bluffview Elem School ranks #3,508 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bluffview Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bluffview Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Bluffview Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluffview Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bluffview Elem School a charter school?

No, Bluffview Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bluffview Elem School a Title I school?

No, Bluffview Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluffview Elem School?

68.0% of students at Bluffview Elem 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
503
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
Area population (ZIP 62239)
4,381
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
41.4
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 62239; 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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