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Donald F. Bradach Elementary

Elementary School · Adelanto Elementary · Adelanto, CA

An Adelanto Elementary elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15550 Bellflower Rd., Adelanto, CA 92301

  • Math 14% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 17% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-31.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.4 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.7:1
District spending per student$18,289
Chronic Absenteeism52.6%

Students at Donald F. Bradach Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Donald F. Bradach Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,573/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Adelanto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,205

Median home value

$316,300

Median rent

$1,385/mo

College educated

7.9%

Homeownership

61%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victoria Magathan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.9K–50.7 mi544Compare →
Desert Trails Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–81.4 mi442Compare →
Theodore Vick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.4K–51.6 mi499Compare →
Mojave River Academy - Oro GrandeCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–122.3 mi754Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Adelanto Elementary

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#15 of 15
District spending per student
$18,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Donald F. Bradach Elementary is listed in Adelanto Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Donald F. Bradach Elementary

Donald F. Bradach Elementary is a public elementary school in Adelanto, CA, part of Adelanto Elementary, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #9,512 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Donald F. Bradach Elementary

What grades does Donald F. Bradach Elementary serve?

Donald F. Bradach Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Donald F. Bradach Elementary?

Donald F. Bradach Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald F. Bradach Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Donald F. Bradach Elementary is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Donald F. Bradach Elementary rank in CA?

Donald F. Bradach Elementary ranks #9,512 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Donald F. Bradach Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Donald F. Bradach Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Donald F. Bradach Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Donald F. Bradach Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Donald F. Bradach Elementary a charter school?

No, Donald F. Bradach Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Donald F. Bradach Elementary a Title I school?

No, Donald F. Bradach Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donald F. Bradach Elementary?

75.7% of students at Donald F. Bradach Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.6%
Area population (ZIP 92301)
38,651
Area average commute
46.1 min
Area median age
28.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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