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Bluff Dale

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Bluff Dale ranks 1076 th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

1076^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 77% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Bluff Dale is a small, rural public school in Bluff Dale, TX, serving 219 students from Pre-K through 12th grade within the Bluff Dale Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out for its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate over the last four years, a remarkable achievement that highlights its ability to support every student through to completion. With a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1, students receive highly personalized attention, which is a key factor in this success. For comparison, the nearby Huckabay School has a slightly higher ratio of 13.2:1 and a 92.9% graduation rate, making Bluff Dale’s perfect record a standout feature.

Academically, Bluff Dale shows a fascinating pattern of growth. In early grades, performance is often on par with state averages, but by 5th and 6th grades, students begin to significantly outpace the state in reading and math. For example, 5th grade math proficiency reached 68.75% compared to the state’s 47.38%. The school also excels in high school end-of-course exams, with English II reading proficiency at an impressive 91.67% and U.S. History at 90.91%, both well above state averages. However, Algebra I remains a relative weakness, with scores consistently below the state average, suggesting a potential area for improvement in math instruction.

One of the most striking differentiators is Bluff Dale’s exceptional performance in science and social studies. In 5th grade science, proficiency was 81.82% versus the state’s 29.57%, and in 8th grade social studies, it reached 68.75% compared to the state’s 31.69%. This “science and social studies advantage” is a clear strength, likely driven by effective teaching methods. Overall, Bluff Dale is a high-performing rural school that creates a supportive environment leading to perfect graduation rates, with particular strengths in upper elementary and high school subjects. Families considering this school can expect a personalized, community-focused education that prepares students well for college and beyond.

219

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,255

Per pupil spending ?

27.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

430 Fm 2481
Bluff Dale, TX 76433-0101

(254) 728-3277

District: Bluff Dale Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

5.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2023 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (59% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Texas alternative schools

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2023

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 12 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

1,076^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

457^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From top 3% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

883^rd of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 7 pts since 2019

From top 37% (2019) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.4	1076 of 4627	76.7%	★★★★☆
2025	69.8	1143 of 4651	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	70.8	1098 of 4710	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	52.1	2054 of 4647	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.9	1986 of 4581	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.8	1455 of 4578	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.0	2689 of 4479	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.1	1980 of 4359	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.2	2701 of 4329	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	58.8	1842 of 4286	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.8	1435 of 4320	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.8	1432 of 4260	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.0	2005 of 4221	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	49.6	2311 of 4206	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.8	3008 of 4095	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	45.5	2558 of 3937	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.3	2828 of 3884	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	70.8	1000 of 3768	73.5%	★★★★☆
2007	69.6	1100 of 3724	70.5%	★★★★☆
2006	86.7	93 of 3476	97.3%	★★★★★
2005	61.8	1431 of 3475	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	83.8	219 of 3465	93.7%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	16.3	4232 of 4461	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	34.2	3047 of 4331	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.6	1933 of 4295	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	7.7	4223 of 4240	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.5	1113 of 4575	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	1263 of 4658	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	60.4	1548 of 4588	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.3	1703 of 4561	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.5	1383 of 4499	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.3	2998 of 4348	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.5	2909 of 4306	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.3	3 of 3075	99.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.3	305 of 4520	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	45.6	2510 of 4521	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.9	3026 of 4477	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.0	3384 of 4451	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.3	3249 of 4309	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.1	2964 of 4264	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	1499 of 4582	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.0	1076 of 4647	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	44.4	2491 of 4585	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.3	2321 of 4563	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.5	1712 of 4498	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	1844 of 4357	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.7	1398 of 4319	67.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.5	636 of 4301	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	56.4	1225 of 3952	69.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.7	1373 of 3006	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	1276 of 3108	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.6	2099 of 3106	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	2048 of 3082	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.5	1745 of 3082	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.8	2641 of 3142	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.0	2362 of 3127	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.8	457 of 2335	80.4%	★★★★☆
2025	46.6	1180 of 2344	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.6	982 of 2372	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.4	801 of 2330	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.0	937 of 2254	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	95.5	62 of 2252	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	38.2	1342 of 2193	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.2	1140 of 2080	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.2	740 of 2027	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	89.7	65 of 1987	96.7%	★★★★★
2015	72.1	477 of 2043	76.7%	★★★★☆
2014	74.6	407 of 1987	79.5%	★★★★☆
2013	57.2	856 of 1973	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.8	632 of 1951	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.6	921 of 1895	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.4	453 of 1803	74.9%	★★★★☆
2009	63.3	640 of 1763	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	76.1	245 of 1718	85.7%	★★★★☆
2007	90.1	3 of 1684	99.8%	★★★★★
2006	82.3	146 of 1585	90.8%	★★★★★
2005	74.0	323 of 1582	79.6%	★★★★☆
2004	85.3	58 of 1573	96.3%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	26.3	1825 of 2182	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.6	1963 of 2058	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	28.0	1667 of 2008	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.6	339 of 2240	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	68.7	501 of 2242	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	55.7	875 of 2241	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.9	657 of 2221	70.4%	★★★★☆
2021	90.7	123 of 2151	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	29.7	1557 of 2047	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	55.6	773 of 2008	61.5%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2018	36.7	1095 of 1430	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	479 of 2253	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	31.2	1660 of 2235	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	57.0	789 of 2251	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.9	684 of 2220	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.2	1698 of 2073	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.4	1808 of 2039	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.8	735 of 2253	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.1	1528 of 2246	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.4	775 of 2245	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.0	1351 of 2228	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	94.4	76 of 2168	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	40.1	1214 of 2069	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.1	1281 of 2030	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.3	600 of 1731	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.4	1188 of 1733	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.9	957 of 1749	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.3	1181 of 1723	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	88.5	84 of 1700	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	18.0	1522 of 1684	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	28.3	1334 of 1673	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.8	883 of 2009	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.0	526 of 1974	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	306 of 1990	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	69.6	436 of 1961	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	68.9	404 of 1876	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	51.8	841 of 1861	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.7	695 of 1857	62.6%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	83.8	116 of 1837	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	37.3	1096 of 1829	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.3	1062 of 1810	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	14.7	1676 of 1784	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.9	747 of 1936	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.8	145 of 1880	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	78.3	215 of 1891	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	58.9	632 of 1841	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.4	1163 of 1815	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	73.7	314 of 1798	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	50.6	836 of 1781	53.1%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2018	20.3	1043 of 1137	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	16.3	1619 of 1860	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.4	1388 of 1937	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	89.0	78 of 1897	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	50.9	786 of 1848	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.2	475 of 1818	73.9%	★★★★☆
2018	59.9	486 of 1794	72.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	1063 of 1954	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.6	997 of 1891	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.6	654 of 1913	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	83.5	149 of 1853	92.0%	★★★★★
2021	64.6	518 of 1840	71.8%	★★★★☆
2019	46.2	923 of 1824	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.9	1339 of 1803	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	13.3	1504 of 1581	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.8	1039 of 1584	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.3	576 of 1556	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.5	485 of 1576	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.1	588 of 1525	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	34.5	1059 of 1510	29.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.2	1027 of 1526	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.2	1149 of 1539	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Gifted and Talented (2026)100th percentile+23 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile+17 vs school

Special Education (2026)85th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)76th percentile~ school

Male (2026)67th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)54th percentile-22 vs school

At Risk (2022)5th percentile-52 vs school

Middle school

Female (2026)85th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile~ school

Male (2026)67th percentile-13 vs school

White (2026)65th percentile-15 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2018)23rd percentile-22 vs school

At Risk (2022)16th percentile-42 vs school

High school

At Risk (2022)94th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2026)61st percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)46th percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)34th percentile-22 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)28th percentile-28 vs school

Hispanic (2026)13th percentile-43 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2018)8th percentile

Special Education (2026)5th percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology80%+9 vs state

U.S. History73%+3 vs state

Social Studies69%+37 vs state

Reading62%+8 vs state

English II Reading61%~ state avg

English I Reading56%~ state avg

Mathematics53%+9 vs state

Algebra I42%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Bluff Dale	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	430 Fm 2481	Bluff Dale	76433	Erath County	Bluff Dale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 728-3277	219	20	10.6	27.4%	182 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (5.0%)								(n/a)	42.3	80.0	56.0	60.9	72.7	63.2	57.1	68.8	64.3	53.3	68.8	45.0	52.4	68.8	57.1	33.3	52.6	68.8	$10,255
Huckabay School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	200 County Rd 421	Stephenville	76401	Erath County	Huckabay Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 968-5274	327	25	13.2	10.1%	268 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)								(n/a)	79.0	80.0	85.0	100.0	92.0	57.6	76.2	60.0	76.5	64.3	53.6	90.9	100.0	63.3	58.8	64.3	36.8	32.1	$9,003

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluff Dale

How many students attend Bluff Dale?

In the 2024-25 school year, 219 students attended Bluff Dale.

What district is Bluff Dale in?

Bluff Dale Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Bluff Dale?

Students at Bluff Dale are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Bluff Dale a good school?

Bluff Dale ranks 1076^th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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