Bluffs Junior High School

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Bluffs Junior High School ranks 301 st of 1367 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public 6-8

PO Box 230
Bluffs, IL 62621-0230

(217) 754-3815

District: Scott-Morgan CUSD 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
301^st of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,574

Students who attend Bluffs Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Bluffs High School

Feeder schools for Bluffs Junior High School:

Elementary:

Bluffs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 38

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.4%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bluffs Junior High School ranks better than 78% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.4%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluffs Junior High School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Bluffs Junior High School employs 2.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluffs Junior High School is $17,574.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bluffs Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluffs Junior High School 301^st of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Bluffs Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Scott-Morgan CUSD 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 494^th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bluffs Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Bluffs Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	33.07	846^th	1185	28.6%
2004	21.59	954^th	1204	20.8%
2005	23.04	952^nd	1209	21.3%
2006	35.74	920^th	1272	27.7%
2007	33.30	958^th	1287	25.6%
2008	32.69	964^th	1293	25.4%
2009	49.76	781^st	1318	40.7%
2010	65.31	518^th	1327	61.0%
2011	57.39	665^th	1344	50.5%
2012	53.38	737^th	1365	46.0%
2013	43.20	797^th	1367	41.7%
2014	20.76	1103^rd	1322	16.6%
2015	12.16	1219^th	1302	6.4%
2016	26.35	974^th	1294	24.7%
2017	21.71	1030^th	1293	20.3%
2018	14.49	1158^th	1293	10.4%
2019	24.05	1042^nd	1356	23.2%
2021	35.21	722^nd	1241	41.8%
2022	62.20	423^rd	1369	69.1%
2023	72.83	301^st	1367	78.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluffs Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	35.28	802^nd	1217	34.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bluffs Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.83	728^th	1017	28.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Bluffs Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.38	994^th	1223	18.7%
2019	19.89	1064^th	1296	17.9%

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Rank History for White students at Bluffs Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	4.59	883^rd	889	0.7%
2019	12.37	836^th	905	7.6%
2021	24.72	630^th	813	22.5%
2022	48.50	431^st	898	52.0%
2023	58.49	325^th	895	63.7%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board 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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Bluffs Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	78	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	78
1990	91	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	91
1991	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
1992	86	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
1993	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
1994	91	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
1995	78	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
1996	78	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
1997	80	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
1998	69	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
1999	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
2000	64	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2001	64	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2002	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2003	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2004	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2005	59	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2006	61	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2007	58	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	60
2008	54	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	54
2009	57	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	57
2010	50	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	54
2011	57	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	58
2012	55	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	56
2013	40	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	40
2014	29	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	30
2015	31	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	32
2016	32	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	32
2017	30	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	31
2018	28	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	31
2019	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
2020	61	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	63
2021	49	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	53
2022	41	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	43
2023	37	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	38

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

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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 Bluffs Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	78	5.6	13.9	n/a
1990	91	5.0	18.2	n/a
1991	94	6.0	15.6	n/a
1992	86	5.0	17.2	n/a
1993	87	5.4	16.1	n/a
1994	91	5.0	18.2	n/a
1995	78	5.0	15.6	n/a
1996	78	5.0	15.6	n/a
1997	80	5.0	16.0	n/a
1998	69	5.0	13.8	n/a
1999	71	5.0	14.2	n/a
2000	64	4.3	14.9	n/a
2001	64	4.7	13.6	n/a
2002	67	5.0	13.4	31.3
2003	67	5.0	13.4	31.3
2004	59	5.0	11.8	45.8
2005	60	4.0	15.0	40
2006	62	6.0	10.3	45.2
2007	60	4.0	15.0	37.3
2008	54	4.0	13.5	35.2
2009	57	5.0	11.4	28.1
2010	54	5.0	10.8	35.3
2011	58	3.0	19.3	48.3
2012	56	4.0	14.0	53.6
2013	40	3.8	10.3	57.5
2014	30	3.8	7.8	50
2015	32	5.0	6.4	56.3
2016	32	4.0	8.0	62.5
2017	31	3.0	10.3	58.1
2018	31	4.6	6.7	67.7
2019	0	3.5	0.0	n/a
2020	63	4.0	15.7	46
2021	53	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	43	3.0	14.3	51.2
2023	38	2.5	15.2	44.7

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 Bluffs Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	78	5.6	13.9	n/a
1990	91	5.0	18.2	n/a
1991	94	6.0	15.6	n/a
1992	86	5.0	17.2	n/a
1993	87	5.4	16.1	n/a
1994	91	5.0	18.2	n/a
1995	78	5.0	15.6	n/a
1996	78	5.0	15.6	n/a
1997	80	5.0	16.0	n/a
1998	69	5.0	13.8	n/a
1999	71	5.0	14.2	n/a
2000	64	4.3	14.9	n/a
2001	64	4.7	13.6	n/a
2002	67	5.0	13.4	31.3
2003	67	5.0	13.4	31.3
2004	59	5.0	11.8	45.8
2005	60	4.0	15.0	40
2006	62	6.0	10.3	45.2
2007	60	4.0	15.0	37.3
2008	54	4.0	13.5	35.2
2009	57	5.0	11.4	28.1
2010	54	5.0	10.8	35.3
2011	58	3.0	19.3	48.3
2012	56	4.0	14.0	53.6
2013	40	3.8	10.3	57.5
2014	30	3.8	7.8	50
2015	32	5.0	6.4	56.3
2016	32	4.0	8.0	62.5
2017	31	3.0	10.3	58.1
2018	31	4.6	6.7	67.7
2019	0	3.5	0.0	n/a
2020	63	4.0	15.7	46
2021	53	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	43	3.0	14.3	51.2
2023	38	2.5	15.2	44.7

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.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	45.2%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	90.6%	95.3%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	96.4%
2022	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2023	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluffs Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$124 (2.3%)	$5,338 (97.7%)	$5,462
2020	$124 (1.0%)	$12,719 (99.0%)	$12,843
2021	$992 (8.1%)	$11,260 (91.9%)	$12,252
2022	$992 (8.1%)	$11,260 (91.9%)	$12,252
2023	$1,447 (8.2%)	$16,127 (91.8%)	$17,574

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluffs Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1042^nd of 1356 Middle schools	Ranks 301^st of 1367 Middle schools	54.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffs Junior High School)	35.3	60	24.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)	35.3	60	24.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	35	34.2	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bluffs Junior High School)	17.6	20	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)	17.6	20	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	25.3	23.4	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffs Junior High School)	14.8	78.6	63.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)	14.8	78.6	63.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	41.2	37.9	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bluffs Junior High School)	14.8	28.6	13.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)	14.8	28.6	13.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.9	26.9	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffs Junior High School)	5	77	72%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)	5	77	72%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	39.6	40.5	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bluffs Junior High School)	0	23.1	23.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)	0	23.1	23.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	32.6	25.7	6.9%
8th Grade Science (Bluffs Junior High School)	25	53.8	28.8%
8th Grade Science (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)	25	53.8	28.8%
8th Grade Science (Illinois)	55	52	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	0	38
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	∞	44.7%

Schools Near Bluffs Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISA Science (2023)		IAR English Language Arts (2023)						IAR Mathematics (2023)						% Polio (2023)	% Measles (2023)	% Mumps (2023)	% Rubella (2023)	% Hepatitis B (2023)	% Varicella (2023)	% DTP (2023)	% Meningococcal (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bluffs Junior High School	Public	6-8	PO Box 230	Bluffs	62621	Scott County	Scott-Morgan CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 754-3815	38	3	15.2	44.7%	37 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	72.8	301^st of 1367 public middle schools	78.0%		62.2	423^rd of 1369 public middle schools	69.1%	122		53.8				60.0	78.6	77.0				20.0	28.6	23.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$17,574	$1,447	$16,127
Meredosia-Chambersburg Junior High	Public	6-8	830 Main St	Meredosia	62665	Morgan County	Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 584-1744	46	4	11.5	80.4%	42 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	8.3	1364^th of 1367 public middle schools	0.2%		15.4	1233^rd of 1369 public middle schools	9.9%	131		0.0				0.0	5.6	0.0				0.0	0.0	0.0	71.4	71.4	71.4	71.4	71.4	71.4	71.4	71.4	$17,111	$341	$16,769
Griggsville-Perry Middle School	Public	5-8	PO Box 98	Perry	62362	Pike County	Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 236-9161	95	11	8.3	45.3%	94 (98.9%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.5	639^th of 1367 public middle schools	53.3%		22.5	1056^th of 1369 public middle schools	22.9%	417	75.0	69.0			54.2	31.8	16.7	37.9			25.0	18.2	11.1	24.1	100.0	98.9	98.9	98.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	73.4	$18,470	$1,695	$16,775
Jacksonville Middle School	Public	6-8	664 Lincoln Ave	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Jacksonville School District 117	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 243-4384	718	57	12.7	56.4%	534 (74.4%)	68 (9.5%)	34 (4.7%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (10.0%)	40.4	765^th of 1367 public middle schools	44.0%		46.5	646^th of 1369 public middle schools	52.8%	119		54.1				23.1	22.9	28.4				16.5	16.1	20.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	95.7	$14,529	$1,070	$13,459
Pikeland Community School	Public	3-8	601 Piper Ln	Pittsfield	62363	Pike County	Pikeland CUSD 10	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 285-9462	489	35	13.9	47.6%	462 (94.5%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	43	716^th of 1367 public middle schools	47.6%		32.3	869^th of 1369 public middle schools	36.5%	153	27.9	66.7	13.2	21.9	10.3	16.2	20.9	43.8	25.0	7.0	4.4	9.7	12.1	23.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	56.5	$12,127	$1,622	$10,505
Brown County Middle School	Public	5-8	504 E Main Street	Mount Sterling	62353	Brown County	Brown County CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 773-7601	206	17	12.1	40.8%	194 (94.2%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	53.3	541^st of 1367 public middle schools	60.4%		54.8	513^th of 1369 public middle schools	62.5%	28	68.5	55.6			42.6	43.9	17.4	33.3			46.3	26.8	17.4	31.8	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	71.0	$11,735	$943	$10,792

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluffs Junior High School

Is Bluffs Junior High School a good school?

Bluffs Junior High School ranks 301^st of 1367 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bluffs Junior High School?

Students at Bluffs Junior High School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Bluffs Junior High School in?

Scott-Morgan CUSD 2

What high school do graduates of Bluffs Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Bluffs Junior High School usually go on to attend Bluffs High School

How many students attend Bluffs Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 38 students attended Bluffs Junior High School.

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