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#268 of 990 schools in CT

Top 27% in state

Bradley School

Elementary School · Derby School District · Derby, CT

A Derby School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

155 David Humphreys Rd., Derby, CT 06418

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$28,158
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Bradley School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bradley School 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Derby), 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

$75,718

Median home value

$243,500

Median rent

$1,453/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

61.9%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prendergast SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–51.0 mi600Compare →
Irving SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–51.4 mi329Compare →
Mead SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–51.5 mi570Compare →
St Mary & St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–81.5 mi125Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Derby School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$28,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bradley School is listed in Derby School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradley School

Bradley School is a public elementary school in Derby, CT, part of Derby School District, serving approximately 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradley School

What grades does Bradley School serve?

Bradley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bradley School?

Bradley School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bradley School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradley School rank in CT?

Bradley School ranks #268 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Bradley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Bradley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradley School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bradley School a charter school?

No, Bradley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bradley School a Title I school?

No, Bradley School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bradley School?

47.8% of students at Bradley School 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
272
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 06418)
12,150
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
46.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 06418; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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