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Bradford Middle School

Middle School · Bradford · Starke, FL

A middle school in Starke, FL where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

527 N ORANGE ST, Starke, FL 32091

  • Math 43% vs FL 51% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs FL 51% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$10,694
Chronic Absenteeism85.1%

Students at Bradford Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 FAST)
School
State
51%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 FAST)
School
State
51%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.1%

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 Middle 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bradford Virtual Franchise With FlvsEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.2 mi2Compare →
Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.2 mi1Compare →
Providence Christian Academy IncPrivate · tuition6.6K–120.9 mi69Compare →

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.

Bradford

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 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 Middle School is listed in BRADFORD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradford Middle School

Bradford Middle School is a public middle school in Starke, FL, part of Bradford, serving approximately 410 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,362 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradford Middle School

What grades does Bradford Middle School serve?

Bradford Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bradford Middle School?

Bradford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradford Middle School rank in FL?

Bradford Middle School ranks #2,362 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Bradford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bradford Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Bradford Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

65.1% of students at Bradford Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
410
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Bradford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
85.1%
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

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