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Bradley West Elem School

Elementary School · Bradley Sd 61 · Bradley, IL

A Bradley Sd 61 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

200 W State St, Bradley, IL 60915

  • Math 18% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$19,263
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Bradley West Elem School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency18%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2022
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

56.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bradley West Elem 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,608/100K

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

$55,773

Median home value

$143,100

Median rent

$1,106/mo

College educated

9.4%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition3.8privatePK–120.8 mi772Compare →
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School,bourbonnaisPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–51.0 mi151Compare →
Shabbona Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–31.2 mi289Compare →
Alan B Shepard Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–31.3 mi477Compare →

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.

Bradley Sd 61

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$19,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bradley West Elem School is listed in Bradley SD 61; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradley West Elem School

Bradley West Elem School is a public elementary school in Bradley, IL, part of Bradley Sd 61, serving approximately 390 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,129 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradley West Elem School

What grades does Bradley West Elem School serve?

Bradley West Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Bradley West Elem School?

Bradley West Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley West Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bradley West Elem School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradley West Elem School rank in IL?

Bradley West Elem School ranks #2,129 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bradley West Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradley West Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 West Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradley West Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bradley West Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Bradley West Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

56.7% of students at Bradley West Elem 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Kankakee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
Area population (ZIP 60915)
10,217
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
35.9
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 · 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 60915; 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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