To increase student proficiency so that by the year 2003, at least 90 percent of our students are on grade level in reading, writing and mathematics. To eliminate the achievement gap between minority and majority students. Bluford Communications Magnet School reached the highest level during the three years of the North Carolina ABC's program. Bluford also made exemplary growth with distinction for each of the past three years. The gap between minority and majority students appears to narrow from third to fifth grade students at Bluford.
Student achievement is a focus and source of pride for the teachers, parents, and students.
Last spring new families were attracted to the magnet program based on the school's reputation for high academic standards and a high rate of student success. Redistricting efforts in the school system eliminated a satellite attendance zone but did not greatly impact the enrollment or demand for magnet seats in the school. The school system and community continue to support Bluford and the communications magnet program based on the high student achievement, a positive school climate for learning, and increased magnet enrollment. Bluford is a Paideia Demonstration School and uses Character Education seminars and programs to promote citizenship, positive decision-making, and respect for others. Surveys of students, teachers and staff, and parents from last year indicated that there is a high regard for learning and teaching in a safe school climate.