Serving 163 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bluff School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluff School's student population of 163 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bluff School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff School's ranking?
Bluff School is ranked #392 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Bluff School often compared to?
Bluff Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Avenue School, Disnard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Bluff School?
163 students attend Bluff School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bluff School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluff School?
Bluff School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bluff School offer ?
Bluff School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluff School part of?
Bluff School is part of Claremont School District.
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