Bluffview Elem School vs Columbia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffview Elem School
Dupo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
501 students
Columbia Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
612 students
| Measure | Bluffview Elem School Dupo, Illinois | Columbia Middle School Columbia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1452 of 2,303 | #121 of 670 |
| National rank | #38246 of 50,301 | #3968 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 501 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | Dupo | Columbia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 30.4).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 67.5%).
- •Bluffview Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.5).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 501.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bluffview Elem School better than Columbia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (67.1 vs 30.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bluffview Elem School and Columbia Middle School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Dupo and Columbia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffview Elem School: 501. Columbia Middle School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffview Elem School and Columbia Middle School rank in Illinois?
Bluffview Elem School is 1452nd of 2,303 and Columbia Middle School is 121st of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).