Below Average
#1627 of 1,793 schools in MA
Bradford Elementary
Elementary School · Haverhill · Bradford, MA
A Haverhill elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
118 Montvale Street, Bradford, MA 01835
- Math 41% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bradford Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,275
Median home value
$431,400
Median rent
$1,747/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Haverhill
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #14 of 16
- District spending per student
- $20,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bradford Elementary is listed in Haverhill; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bradford Elementary
Bradford Elementary is a public elementary school in Bradford, MA, part of Haverhill, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,627 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bradford Elementary
What grades does Bradford Elementary serve?
Bradford Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Bradford Elementary?
Bradford Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bradford Elementary rank in MA?
Bradford Elementary ranks #1,627 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bradford Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bradford Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bradford Elementary a charter school?
No, Bradford Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bradford Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bradford Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (978) 374-2443
- Area population (ZIP 01835)
- 14,637
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01835; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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