Bluff Creek Elementary School
Bluff Creek Elementary School serves 606 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Bluff Creek Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Bluff Creek Elementary School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 606 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bluff Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bluff Creek Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #432 out of 1793 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Eastern Carver County Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bluff Creek Elementary School is Chanhassen High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is 112 Alc Middle School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chanhassen Chanhassen High School Math: 63% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,629 student10
1.4 miles
2200 Lyman Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-3500 1.4 9-12 1,629 - Chaska Early Childhood Special Education Special Education School Grades: PK | 161 students
1.4 miles
110600 Village Road
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6400 1.4 PK 161 - Chanhassen 112 Alc Independent Study Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 37 students
1.5 miles
11 Peavey Rd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-6211 1.5 9-12 37 - Chaska 112 Alc Middle School Alternative School Grades: 6-8 | 366 students
1.5 miles
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6211 1.5 6-8 366 - Chaska 112 Alc Seat-based Alternative School Grades: 6-12
1.5 miles
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6211 1.5 6-12 n/a
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