Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bluff Ridge Primary ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluff Ridge Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bluff Ridge Primary's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluff Ridge Primary ranks within the top 5% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff Ridge Primary is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
19%
42%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff Ridge Primary's ranking?
Bluff Ridge Primary is ranked #46 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Bluff Ridge Primary?
544 students attend Bluff Ridge Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bluff Ridge Primary students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluff Ridge Primary?
Bluff Ridge Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bluff Ridge Primary offer ?
Bluff Ridge Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bluff Ridge Primary part of?
Bluff Ridge Primary is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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