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#1612 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 43% in state

Bradford Elementary School

Elementary School · Bradford · Starke, FL

An elementary school in Starke, FL where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3856 SE 144TH ST, Starke, FL 32091

  • Math 54% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.2 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$10,694
Chronic Absenteeism36.2%

Students at Bradford Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.1%

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 Bradford Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$53,522

Median home value

$175,200

Median rent

$823/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

23%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32091; 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
Providence Christian Academy IncPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–120.9 mi69Compare →
Bradford Virtual Franchise With FlvsEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.7 mi2Compare →
Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.7 mi1Compare →
Starke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–61.9 mi630Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Bradford

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$10,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bradford Elementary School is listed in BRADFORD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradford Elementary School

Bradford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Starke, FL, part of Bradford, serving approximately 729 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,612 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradford Elementary School

What grades does Bradford Elementary School serve?

Bradford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?

Bradford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradford Elementary School rank in FL?

Bradford Elementary School ranks #1,612 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Bradford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Bradford Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bradford Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Bradford Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bradford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

71.1% of students at Bradford Elementary 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
729
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bradford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.2%
Area population (ZIP 32091)
16,062
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
39.2
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 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32091; 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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