Summary:
The Bluford Unit School District 318 in Illinois has only one elementary school, Bluford Grade School, which serves grades PK-8 and has an enrollment of 249 students.
While Bluford Grade School was previously ranked among the top 800 elementary schools in Illinois, its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, now sitting at 1,350 out of 2,067 schools. This drop in performance is reflected in the school's SchoolDigger star rating, which has decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars. Academically, Bluford Grade School lags behind the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with only 32.3% and 11.8% of students meeting proficiency standards, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it appears to be allocating more resources per student, with a higher per-student spending of $13,641 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.5 compared to the state averages. However, these additional resources have not yet translated into improved student outcomes. Further analysis would be needed to understand the factors contributing to Bluford Grade School's performance and identify strategies to support student learning and achievement.
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