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#239 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 6% in state

Bradford Grade School

Elementary School · Bradford Cusd 1 · Bradford, IL

A Bradford Cusd 1 elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

345 Silver St, Bradford, IL 61421

  • Math 65% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$16,296
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Bradford Grade School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2022
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bradford Grade 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$57,500

Median home value

$78,900

Median rent

$863/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bradford Cusd 1

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bradford Grade School is listed in Bradford CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradford Grade School

Bradford Grade School is a public elementary school in Bradford, IL, part of Bradford Cusd 1, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradford Grade School

What grades does Bradford Grade School serve?

Bradford Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bradford Grade School?

Bradford Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Grade School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradford Grade School rank in IL?

Bradford Grade School ranks #239 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bradford Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradford Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Bradford Grade School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford Grade School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bradford Grade School a charter school?

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

Is Bradford Grade School a Title I school?

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

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

35.6% of students at Bradford Grade 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 – 5th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Stark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
Area population (ZIP 61421)
1,330
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
41.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 61421; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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