Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bluff View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bluff View Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Lake City, MN, encompassing approximately 195.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 16.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluff View Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Care!
School Rankings
Bluff View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff View Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#841 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff View Elementary School's ranking?
Bluff View Elementary School is ranked #841 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bluff View Elementary School?
592 students attend Bluff View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bluff View Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluff View Elementary School?
Bluff View Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluff View Elementary School offer ?
Bluff View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluff View Elementary School part of?
Bluff View Elementary School is part of Lake City Public School District.
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