7.6avg / 10

Bradford Cusd 1 School District

School District · Bradford, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 176

Teachers (FTE): 15

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

176

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

176

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#100 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,296

$394 vs Illinois median

District size

176 students

Smaller than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in Bradford Cusd 1

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Bradford Grade School	8.7 / 10	Elementary	—	132
2	Bradford JR High School	6.6 / 10	Middle	—	44

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About Bradford Cusd 1

Bradford Cusd 1 is a Bradford, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 176 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $16,296 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Bradford Cusd 1 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bradford Grade School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Bradford Cusd 1 students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.

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Schools in Bradford Cusd 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency50.1%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency49.4%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Bradford Cusd 1 with test data.

Schools in Bradford Cusd 1

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Bradford Grade School

1328.7

Middle Schools1

Bradford JR High School

446.6

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Bradford
Total Enrollment: 176
Teachers (FTE): 15
District spending per student: $16,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bradford Cusd 1?

Bradford Cusd 1 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bradford Cusd 1?

The average composite rating for Bradford Cusd 1 is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Bradford Cusd 1?

Bradford Cusd 1's district-level spending was $16,296 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bradford Cusd 1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bradford Cusd 1 is 11.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bradford Cusd 1?

Bradford Grade School is the highest-rated school in Bradford Cusd 1 with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Bradford Cusd 1?

Across schools in Bradford Cusd 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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: 7.6/10
Math Proficiency: 50.1%
ELA Proficiency: 49.4%

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