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#841 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 47% in state

Bradford Elementary

Elementary School · Bradford · Bradford, TN

An elementary school in Bradford, TN where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O Box 99, Bradford, TN 38316

  • Math 39% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,608
Chronic Absenteeism2.3%

Students at Bradford Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 42% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Bradford Elementary 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low237/100K

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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

$48,288

Median home value

$117,200

Median rent

$699/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bradford Elementary is listed in Bradford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradford Elementary

Bradford Elementary is a public elementary school in Bradford, TN, part of Bradford, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% 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 Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Bradford Elementary?

Bradford Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary is 15.5:1. 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 TN?

Bradford Elementary ranks #841 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Bradford Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradford Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Gibson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.3%
Area population (ZIP 38316)
3,127
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
47.7
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 38316; 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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