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Bluff School

Summary:

Bluff School is an elementary school in Claremont, New Hampshire, serving 173 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Claremont School District, which is ranked 154 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bluff School stands out in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.6%) compared to the state average of around 70%. Academically, the school's performance is consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, with only 20% of students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 41% statewide and 20% in the Claremont School District. Bluff School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 147 out of 231 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 220 out of 234 in 2023-2024, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Disnard Elementary School and Maple Avenue School, both also part of the Claremont School District, Bluff School consistently underperforms in academic measures and has a lower statewide ranking. The data suggests that Bluff School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic challenges faced by its students, such as strategies to improve racial diversity, support for economically disadvantaged students, and targeted instructional practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10 Summit Rd.
       Claremont, NH  03743-2467

(603) 543-4273

District: Claremont School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,760 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  178

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Two or more races:
6.2%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Compare Details Bluff School ranks worse than 94% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Claremont School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), two or more races (6.2%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Claremont School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluff School is 10.2, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Claremont School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluff School is $21,760, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Claremont School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluff School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluff School 220th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Bluff School in the ranking list.)

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Claremont School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Claremont School District 154th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bluff School

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Rank History for all students at Bluff School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.08 221st 238 7.1%
2007 26.21 193rd 237 18.6%
2008 25.43 199th 236 15.7%
2009 22.02 207th 240 13.8%
2010 44.92 150th 242 38.0%
2011 19.72 208th 237 12.2%
2012 23.05 210th 241 12.9%
2013 27.84 199th 241 17.4%
2014 33.74 189th 242 21.9%
2015 19.82 179th 206 13.1%
2016 32.66 186th 244 23.8%
2017 38.40 151st 229 34.1%
2018 45.23 137th 231 40.7%
2019 39.89 147th 231 36.4%
2021 27.45 160th 211 24.2%
2022 26.58 185th 233 20.6%
2023 9.32 227th 237 4.2%
2024 10.64 220th 234 6.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bluff School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.27 106th 190 44.2%
2019 47.79 109th 192 43.2%
2021 27.23 128th 160 20.0%
2023 6.07 191st 193 1.0%
2024 11.68 176th 187 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluff School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.47 97th 195 50.3%
2019 32.43 139th 195 28.7%
2022 18.26 171st 194 11.9%
2023 12.34 186th 199 6.5%
2024 16.92 171st 193 11.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bluff School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.18 126th 227 44.5%
2019 44.09 136th 229 40.6%
2021 30.23 153rd 209 26.8%
2022 23.46 190th 229 17.0%
2023 11.34 220th 233 5.6%
2024 9.14 220th 228 3.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bluff School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 95 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1992 129 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1993 117 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1994 108 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1995 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1996 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1997 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 262 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1999 233 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2000 234 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2001 229 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 219 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2003 219 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2004 203 7 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2005 200 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 219 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2007 218 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2008 226 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2009 248 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2010 231 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 240
2011 255 1 5 3 0 0 5 0 269
2012 214 0 2 3 1 0 3 0 223
2013 223 1 0 3 0 0 9 0 236
2014 208 2 1 6 0 0 9 0 226
2015 212 3 1 3 0 0 8 0 227
2016 209 5 4 6 0 0 10 0 234
2017 189 3 3 6 2 0 9 0 212
2018 186 2 1 12 2 0 8 0 211
2019 172 3 1 10 2 0 4 0 192
2020 133 2 1 10 0 0 3 0 149
2021 131 2 3 6 0 0 1 0 143
2022 141 2 4 4 0 0 3 0 154
2023 155 4 0 4 0 0 10 0 173
2024 159 4 0 4 0 0 11 0 178

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bluff School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 95 6.0 15.8 26.3
1992 130 9.0 14.4 43.1
1993 118 12.0 9.8 30.5
1994 109 12.0 9.1 37.6
1995 124 10.0 12.4 34.7
1996 124 10.0 12.4 34.7
1997 272 15.0 18.1 33.5
1998 264 16.0 16.5 36
1999 234 15.3 15.3 29.5
2000 234 11.0 21.3 43.2
2001 229 16.8 13.6 35.8
2002 226 19.0 11.9 35.4
2003 226 19.0 11.9 35.4
2004 214 18.0 11.9 34.1
2005 206 18.3 11.3 40.3
2006 225 18.0 12.5 43.1
2007 226 22.4 10.1 42.9
2008 233 19.4 12.0 36.5
2009 255 20.2 12.6 51
2010 240 20.7 11.5 61.3
2011 269 20.6 13.0 60.2
2012 223 18.4 12.1 61.4
2013 236 17.1 13.8 64.8
2014 226 17.0 13.2 62.4
2015 227 19.0 11.9 62.1
2016 234 21.0 11.1 67.1
2017 212 23.0 9.2 68.9
2018 211 21.0 10.0 70.1
2019 192 21.0 9.1 68.8
2020 149 19.0 7.8 60.4
2021 143 16.6 8.6 62.2
2022 154 15.0 10.2 44.8
2023 173 20.0 8.6 50.3
2024 178 17.4 10.2 57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bluff School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 95 6.0 15.8 26.3
1992 130 9.0 14.4 43.1
1993 118 12.0 9.8 30.5
1994 109 12.0 9.1 37.6
1995 124 10.0 12.4 34.7
1996 124 10.0 12.4 34.7
1997 272 15.0 18.1 33.5
1998 264 16.0 16.5 36
1999 234 15.3 15.3 29.5
2000 234 11.0 21.3 43.2
2001 229 16.8 13.6 35.8
2002 226 19.0 11.9 35.4
2003 226 19.0 11.9 35.4
2004 214 18.0 11.9 34.1
2005 206 18.3 11.3 40.3
2006 225 18.0 12.5 43.1
2007 226 22.4 10.1 42.9
2008 233 19.4 12.0 36.5
2009 255 20.2 12.6 51
2010 240 20.7 11.5 61.3
2011 269 20.6 13.0 60.2
2012 223 18.4 12.1 61.4
2013 236 17.1 13.8 64.8
2014 226 17.0 13.2 62.4
2015 227 19.0 11.9 62.1
2016 234 21.0 11.1 67.1
2017 212 23.0 9.2 68.9
2018 211 21.0 10.0 70.1
2019 192 21.0 9.1 68.8
2020 149 19.0 7.8 60.4
2021 143 16.6 8.6 62.2
2022 154 15.0 10.2 44.8
2023 173 20.0 8.6 50.3
2024 178 17.4 10.2 57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluff School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $21,760

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluff School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 227th of 237 Elementary schools
 32.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluff School)5828
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Claremont School District)4731
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bluff School)3812
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Claremont School District)4729
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bluff School)5415
 39%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Claremont School District)4022
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Bluff School)6232
 30%
   4th Grade Reading (Claremont School District)4626
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5548
 7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bluff School)3823
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Claremont School District)3025
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Bluff School)5135
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Claremont School District)4239
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Bluff School)2712
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Claremont School District)2321
 2%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Bluff School)4822
 26%
   All Grades Mathematics (Claremont School District)3223
 9%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Bluff School)5118
 33%
   All Grades Reading (Claremont School District)4036
 4%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Bluff School)2712
 15%
   All Grades Science (Claremont School District)2623
 3%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students192173
 9.9%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic104
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White172155
 9.9%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%50.3%
 18.5%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 178 students attended Bluff School.

Students at Bluff School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Bluff School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of New Hampshire elementary schools.


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