Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bluffview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bluffview Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluffview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffview Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
37%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
35%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffview Elementary School's ranking?
Bluffview Elementary School is ranked #612 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Bluffview Elementary School often compared to?
Bluffview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Verde Elementary School, Esperanza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Bluffview Elementary School?
370 students attend Bluffview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bluffview Elementary School students are American Indian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffview Elementary School?
Bluffview Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluffview Elementary School offer ?
Bluffview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bluffview Elementary School part of?
Bluffview Elementary School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.
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