Bluffton Elementary School serves 178 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
66%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Bluffton Elementary School?
178 students attend Bluffton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bluffton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffton Elementary School?
Bluffton Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bluffton Elementary School offer ?
Bluffton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bluffton Elementary School part of?
Bluffton Elementary School is part of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District.
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