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#2859 of 3,192 schools in MI
Bradford Academy
School · Bradford Academy · Southfield, MI
A charter school in Southfield, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
24218 GARNER ST, Southfield, MI 48033
- Math 5% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bradford Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bradford Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southfield), 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
$55,599
Median home value
$195,100
Median rent
$1,242/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ellis Academy WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 719 | Compare → |
| Southfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Keeler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girlsPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 444 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Bradford Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bradford Academy is listed in Bradford Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bradford Academy
Bradford Academy is a public school in Southfield, MI, part of Bradford Academy, serving approximately 768 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,859 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bradford Academy
What grades does Bradford Academy serve?
Bradford Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Bradford Academy?
Bradford Academy has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Academy is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bradford Academy rank in MI?
Bradford Academy ranks #2,859 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bradford Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bradford Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bradford Academy a charter school?
Yes, Bradford Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bradford Academy a Title I school?
No, Bradford Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bradford Academy?
92.8% of students at Bradford Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.4%
- Phone
- (248) 351-0000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48033)
- 16,900
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 48033; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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