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#780 of 1,015 schools in UT
Bluff School
Elementary School · San Juan District · Bluff, UT
A San Juan District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 130 OLD MAIN HIGHWAY, Bluff, UT 84512
- Math 35% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluff School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bluff 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 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,321
Median home value
$118,800
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in San Juan District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanding SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 543 | Compare → |
| La Sal SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–3 | Not available | 10 | Compare → |
| Montezuma Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 285 | Compare → |
| Monticello SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 305 | 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.
San Juan District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluff School is listed in San Juan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluff School
Bluff School is a public elementary school in Bluff, UT, part of San Juan District, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #780 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluff School
What grades does Bluff School serve?
Bluff School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bluff School?
Bluff School has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluff School rank in UT?
Bluff School ranks #780 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Bluff School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluff School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluff School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Bluff School a charter school?
No, Bluff School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluff School a Title I school?
No, Bluff School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluff School?
100.0% of students at Bluff 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (435) 678-1296
- Area population (ZIP 84512)
- 799
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 84512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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