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#862 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 48% in state

Milton Bradley School

Elementary School · Springfield

22 Mulberry Street, Springfield, MA 01105

Enrollment

391

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#862 of 1,793

In Springfield

#24 of 67

public schools

In district

#24 of 61

Springfield

Academic growth

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Milton Bradley School

6.4/10

Elementary School in Springfield · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Conservatory of the Arts

6.3/10

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7.6/10

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About Milton Bradley School

Milton Bradley School is a public elementary school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield. Milton Bradley School serves approximately 391 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Milton Bradley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Milton Bradley School show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

39% of students at Milton Bradley School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-27.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,900
Chronic Absenteeism39.1%

Milton Bradley School — Students at Milton Bradley School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 17.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 24.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2010
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
19%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
20.8%
ELA
31.8%
2019
Math
19.5%
ELA
35.3%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
15.5%
ELA
15.5%
2023
Math
25.3%
ELA
23.7%
2024
Math
16.3%
ELA
19%
2025
Math
14.3%
ELA
20%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.

How Milton Bradley School Compares

See how Milton Bradley School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
52th percentile in MA
Academic
5.7/10
Average
Growth
7.2/10
Very Good
Environment
5.4/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
39.1%

Location

22 Mulberry Street, Springfield, MA 01105

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Milton Bradley School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Edward P. Boland School (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Elias Brookings (rated 7.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Springfield International Academy at Johnson (rated 6.2/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Springfield, see our Springfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Conservatory of the Arts Springfield 0.3 mi 6.3
SPRINGFIELD COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY Springfield 0.3 mi 7.6
High School Of Commerce Springfield 0.4 mi 5.8
Emergence Academy Springfield 0.4 mi 7.5
South End Middle School Springfield 0.4 mi 6.4
Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community Colleg Springfield 0.5 mi
RFK ACADEMY SCHOOL Springfield 0.6 mi
Veritas Preparatory Charter School Springfield 0.6 mi 5.5
Libertas Academy Charter School Springfield 0.5 mi 6.9
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield Springfield 0.7 mi 4.2
The Springfield Virtual School Springfield 0.7 mi 4.8
Elias Brookings Springfield 0.9 mi 7.5
Benjamin Swan Elementary Springfield 1.0 mi 5.2
William N. DeBerry Springfield 1.0 mi 4.8
SPRINGFIELD SDA JUNIOR ACADEMY Springfield 1.0 mi 4.2
Springfield Public Day Middle School Springfield 0.9 mi 5.6
Early Childhood Education Center Springfield 1.1 mi 5.8
Rebecca M Johnson Springfield 1.1 mi 4.1
Springfield International Academy at Johnson Springfield 1.1 mi 6.2
Edward P. Boland School Springfield 1.3 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$22,994

Median Home Value

$238,400

Median Rent

$976/mo

Population

11,469

College Educated

8.3%

Homeownership

11.3%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

47.2%

Median Age

30.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Milton Bradley School

What grades does Milton Bradley School serve?

Milton Bradley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Milton Bradley School?

Milton Bradley School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Bradley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Milton Bradley School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milton Bradley School rank in MA?

Milton Bradley School ranks #862 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Milton Bradley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Milton Bradley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Milton Bradley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milton Bradley School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Milton Bradley School a charter school?

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

Is Milton Bradley School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
83 Very Walkable
Transit Score
74 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.1%

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