Bluffton Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Bluffton Elementary School served 178 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 64%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 178 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 40-44% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 65-69% | 64% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 8% |
| Black | 9% | 18% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bluffton Elementary School is Mona Shores High School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lakeside Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Muskegon Lakeside Elementary School Math: 15% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 469 students10
1.7 miles
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2301 1.7 PK-6 469 - Muskegon Lincoln Park Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 470 students10
2.0 miles
2951 Leon St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257 2 PK-5 470 - Battle Creek Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 141 students10
2.3 miles
2950 Mccracken
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(231) 215-6548 2.3 PK-8 141 - Muskegon Pennsylvania Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 60 students
2.4 miles
2500 Pennsylvania Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3443 2.4 PK-K 60 - Muskegon Glenside Grades: PK
2.7 miles
1213 West Hackley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500 2.7 PK n/a
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