Bluffview Elementary School

1204 Camino Real
Farmington, NM 87401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bluffview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bluffview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Bluffview Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Bluffview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffview Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#612 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bluffview Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bluffview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bluffview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bluffview Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
38%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bluffview Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bluffview Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
34%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bluffview Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bluffview Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
19%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bluffview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bluffview Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Bluffview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bluffview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bluffview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluffview Elementary School's ranking?
Bluffview Elementary School is ranked #612 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Bluffview Elementary School often compared to?
Bluffview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Verde Elementary School, Esperanza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Bluffview Elementary School?
371 students attend Bluffview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Bluffview Elementary School students are American Indian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffview Elementary School?
Bluffview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluffview Elementary School offer ?
Bluffview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bluffview Elementary School part of?
Bluffview Elementary School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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