Serving 128 students in grades 5-6, Bluff View Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Bluff View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#370 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff View Middle School's ranking?
Bluff View Middle School is ranked #370 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bluff View Middle School?
128 students attend Bluff View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bluff View Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluff View Middle School?
Bluff View Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluff View Middle School offer ?
Bluff View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluff View Middle School part of?
Bluff View Middle School is part of Prairie Du Chien Area School District.
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