Excellent
#537 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 14% in state
Bluford Grade School
Elementary School · Bluford Unit School District 318 · Bluford, IL
A Bluford Unit School District 318 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 6th St, Bluford, IL 62814
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluford Grade School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bluford Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average359/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,159
Median home value
$108,100
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opdyke-belle Rive Grade SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bluford Unit School District 318
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,401NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluford Grade School is listed in Bluford Unit School District 318; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluford Grade School
Bluford Grade School is a public elementary school in Bluford, IL, part of Bluford Unit School District 318, serving approximately 239 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluford Grade School
What grades does Bluford Grade School serve?
Bluford Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bluford Grade School?
Bluford Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluford Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluford Grade School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluford Grade School rank in IL?
Bluford Grade School ranks #537 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Bluford Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluford Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Bluford Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluford Grade School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Bluford Grade School a charter school?
No, Bluford Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluford Grade School a Title I school?
No, Bluford Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluford Grade School?
39.7% of students at Bluford Grade 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (618) 732-8242
- Area population (ZIP 62814)
- 1,724
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 62814; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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