Bluff View Elementary School

1156 West Lakewood Ave
Lake City, MN 55041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 599 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bluff View Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
599 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Bluff View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff View Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#540 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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56%
45%
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51%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
9%
10%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
88%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #540 out of 1,734 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Bluff View Elementary School?
599 students attend Bluff View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bluff View Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluff View Elementary School offer ?
Bluff View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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