Bluff City Elementary School in Eufaula, Alabama, closed in 2015 and served grades 1 through 5 before closure.
The school's math proficiency showed extreme data anomalies in reported years, with values not comparable to the state average of about 30–47%.
Reading proficiency similarly presented irregular data, but recorded levels were much lower than the state average of approximately 38–47% in later years before closure.
Science proficiency data for the school also indicated unusually low or inconsistent percentages compared to the state average near 36–38% before closure.
Enrollment and staffing ended by 2015, with no students or teachers reported thereafter; previously, the school had approximately 470 students and a student–teacher ratio around 14:1 in the early 2000s.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students (07-08)
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Hispanic
(07-08)2%
3%
Black
(07-08)59%
36%
White
(07-08)39%
59%
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bluff City Elementary School?
329 students attend Bluff City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bluff City Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Bluff City Elementary School offer ?
Bluff City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Bluff City Elementary School part of?
Bluff City Elementary School is part of Eufaula City School District.
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