Bluffton's 2015 preliminary school test schools impressive
Bluffton students experienced outstanding scores in the Ohio Department of Education’s 2015 spring tests, according to figures released in November by the ODE.
Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, told The Icon: "We are very pleased with our results and are continuing to work hard to prepare our students, not only on these assessments but to help prepare our students for success after graduation.
"These scores are a real tribute to our student, staff, parents, and community which all work together to have an excellent educational environment."
When compared to all other Allen County Schools, here’s how Bluffton’s individual classroom scores stacked up (these are approximate numbers).
• English – Bluffton outscored or tied all county schools in 47 of 54 classroom results in the percent of students at the proficiency level or above
• Mathematic – Bluffton outscored or tied all county schools in 66 of 72 classroom results in the percent of students at the proficiency level or above
• Science – Bluffton students outscored or tied all county schools in 22 of 27 classroom results in the percent of students at the proficiency level or above
• Social Studies – Bluffton students outscored or tied all county schools in 33 of 35 classrooms results in the percent of students at the proficiency level or above
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
- Women in Business program with Positive Nutrition
- It's time for Fall Storytime at the Bluffton Public Library
- Pirate girls golf win vs. Lima Central Catholic
- Pirate boys golf splits NWC tri
- Bluffton PTO is collecting Community Markets receipts
- Richland Twp. trustees hire mower and Zoning Inspector
- Schumacher Homestead plans a farm full of Fall Fest activities
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Darrell Lee Diller, 92, managed a farming business
- Bluffton alumni will discuss pathways to chaplaincy
- Beaverdam cleanup day is Sept. 12
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- Pirate volleyball outlasts Arlington
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- Pirate boys soccer tie vs. Kalida
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- Bluffton Historical meets Sept. 9 at the 1899 Depot
- Jerry L. Blosser worked for DTR Industries
- Bluffton Schools cancelled on September 8, cleanup for biodigester malfunction underway
- July 2026 Bluffton Police Dept. activity report
- Hillville Rd. closure on Sept. 8-9
- Lions and friends will count pathway users in September
- Bluffton Ohio Historical Society takes part in Ohio Open Doors, Sept. 12