Bluffs Junior High School

Po Box 230
Bluffs, IL 62621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 38 students in grades 6-8, Bluffs Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bluffs Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bluffs Junior High School's student population of 38 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
38 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Bluffs Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffs Junior High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1219 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bluffs Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bluffs Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-39%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bluffs Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
Hispanic
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28%
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Black
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16%
White
97%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bluffs Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Bluffs Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bluffs Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bluffs Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluffs Junior High School's ranking?
Bluffs Junior High School is ranked #1219 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bluffs Junior High School?
38 students attend Bluffs Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bluffs Junior High School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffs Junior High School?
Bluffs Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluffs Junior High School offer ?
Bluffs Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bluffs Junior High School part of?
Bluffs Junior High School is part of Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
April 21, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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