Below Average
#1456 of 1,786 schools in TN
Bluff City Elementary
Elementary School · Sullivan County · Bluff City, TN
A Sullivan County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P O Box 280 DR, Bluff City, TN 37618
- Math 41% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluff City Elementary score 37% proficient, which is in line with what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bluff City Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,113/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluff City), 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
$58,413
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$880/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Mary Hughes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Central Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 235 | Compare → |
| Miller Perry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 265 | 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.
Sullivan County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #14 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluff City Elementary is listed in Sullivan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluff City Elementary
Bluff City Elementary is a public elementary school in Bluff City, TN, part of Sullivan County, serving approximately 544 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,456 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluff City Elementary
What grades does Bluff City Elementary serve?
Bluff City Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bluff City Elementary?
Bluff City Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff City Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluff City Elementary rank in TN?
Bluff City Elementary ranks #1,456 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Bluff City Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluff City Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Bluff City Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluff City Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bluff City Elementary a charter school?
No, Bluff City Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluff City Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bluff City Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (423) 354-1825
- Area population (ZIP 37618)
- 13,208
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 37618; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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