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#1589 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 34% in state

Bradford Central School

School · Bradford Central School District · Bradford, NY

A school in Bradford, NY where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2820 RT 226, Bradford, NY 14815

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$29,946
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Bradford Central School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bradford Central 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low242/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$61,875

Median home value

$150,000

Median rent

$852/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14815; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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 Central School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$29,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bradford Central School is listed in BRADFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradford Central School

Bradford Central School is a public school in Bradford, NY, part of Bradford Central School District, serving approximately 248 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,589 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradford Central School

What grades does Bradford Central School serve?

Bradford Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Bradford Central School?

Bradford Central School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Central School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradford Central School rank in NY?

Bradford Central School ranks #1,589 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bradford Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradford Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford Central School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bradford Central School a charter school?

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

Is Bradford Central School a Title I school?

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

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

46.8% of students at Bradford Central 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 – 12th
Enrollment
248
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Schuyler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 14815)
725
Area median age
49.4
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 14815; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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