Bradford Area Sd School District
School District · Bradford, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,897
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,897
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Bradford Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bradford Area Sd 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.
Bradford Area HS
Bradford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
School Street EL Sch
Bradford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Floyd C Fretz MS
Bradford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#279 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,897
$1,243 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,305 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Bradford Area Sd ranks #279 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Bradford Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bradford Area HS (6.9/10), School Street EL Sch (6.5/10), and Floyd C Fretz MS (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bradford Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bradford Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford Area HS | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | School Street EL Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Floyd C Fretz MS | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bradford Area Sd
Bradford Area Sd is a Bradford, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,305 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $16,897 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Bradford Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bradford Area HS, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Bradford Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 58.8% and ELA proficiency of 64.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bradford Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bradford Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Bradford Area Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Bradford
- Total Enrollment
- 2,305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 174
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bradford Area Sd?
Bradford Area Sd has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Bradford Area Sd is 6.4/10. 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 Area Sd?
Bradford Area Sd spends $16,897 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bradford Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bradford Area Sd is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bradford Area Sd?
Bradford Area HS is the highest-rated school in Bradford Area Sd with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Bradford Area Sd?
Across schools in Bradford Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bradford Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Bradford Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania 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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