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6.5 avg / 10

Bradford School District

School District · Starke, Florida

Students: 2,928
Teachers (FTE): 151

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,694

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.4:1

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Evaluating Bradford?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bradford as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Lawtey Elementary School

8.5/10

Lawtey · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Starke Elementary School

7.4/10

Starke · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Bradford Elementary School

6.6/10

Starke · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Florida rank

#26 of 71

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,694

$1,067 vs Florida median

District size

2,928 students

Smaller than Florida median

The short answer

Bradford ranks #26 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Bradford's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lawtey Elementary School (8.5/10), Starke Elementary School (7.4/10), and Bradford Elementary School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Bradford

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Lawtey Elementary School 8.5 / 10
2 Starke Elementary School 7.4 / 10
3 Bradford Elementary School 6.6 / 10
4 Bradford Middle School 5.6 / 10
5 Bradford High School 4.5 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Bradford

Bradford is a Starke, Florida school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,928 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The district invests $10,694 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Bradford demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lawtey Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Bradford students show an average math proficiency of 49.7% and ELA proficiency of 46.9%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Bradford, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 49.7%
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ELA Proficiency 46.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bradford with test data.

District Details

State
Florida
City
Starke
Total Enrollment
2,928
Teachers (FTE)
151
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bradford?

Bradford has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bradford?

The average composite rating for Bradford is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bradford?

Bradford spends $10,694 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bradford?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bradford is 19.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bradford?

Lawtey Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bradford with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Bradford?

Across schools in Bradford with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bradford compare to other districts in Florida?

Bradford has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
49.7%
ELA Proficiency
46.9%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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