For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 368 students in Bluford Unit School District 318. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Bluford Unit School District 318 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
368 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bluford Unit School District 318, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#531 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,916 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,348 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,916
$22,423
Spending / Student
$15,348
$21,662
Best Bluford Unit School District 318 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluford Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Webber High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bluford Unit School District 318?
Bluford Unit School District 318 manages 2 public schools serving 368 students.
What is the rank of Bluford Unit School District 318?
Bluford Unit School District 318 is ranked #545 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluford Unit School District 318?
96% of Bluford Unit School District 318 students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bluford Unit School District 318?
Bluford Unit School District 318 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bluford Unit School District 318's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,348 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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