Bradley Sd 61 School District
School District · Bradley, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,297
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,297
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Bradley Sd 61?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bradley Sd 61 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bradley West Elem School
Bradley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bradley Central Middle School
Bradley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#331 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,263
+$2,573 vs Illinois median
District size
1,297 students
Typical than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Bradley Sd 61
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradley West Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Bradley Central Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bradley Sd 61
Bradley Sd 61 is a Bradley, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,297 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $19,263 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Bradley Sd 61 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bradley West Elem School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Bradley Sd 61 students show an average math proficiency of 36.5% and ELA proficiency of 40.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Bradley Sd 61, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bradley Sd 61 with test data.
Schools in Bradley Sd 61
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Bradley
- Total Enrollment
- 1,297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- District spending per student
- $19,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bradley Sd 61?
Bradley Sd 61 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bradley Sd 61?
The average composite rating for Bradley Sd 61 is 6.1/10. 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 Bradley Sd 61?
Bradley Sd 61's district-level spending was $19,263 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 Bradley Sd 61?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bradley Sd 61 is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bradley Sd 61?
Bradley West Elem School is the highest-rated school in Bradley Sd 61 with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Bradley Sd 61?
Across schools in Bradley Sd 61 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bradley Sd 61 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Bradley Sd 61 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.5%
How we rate schools
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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.
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