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#115 of 280 schools in VT

Top 41% in state

Bradford Elementary School

Elementary School · Oxbow Unified Union School District #91 · Bradford, VT

An Oxbow Unified Union School District #91 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

143 Fairground Road, Bradford, VT 05033

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$20,762
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Bradford Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 32% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

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

Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.8%

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 Elementary 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low246/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradford), 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

$93,393

Median home value

$247,900

Median rent

$1,133/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Piermont Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–83.1 mi58Compare →
Newbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–6Not available101Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Oxbow Unified Union School District #91

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$20,762NCES 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 Elementary School is listed in Oxbow Unified Union School District #91; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradford Elementary School

Bradford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradford, VT, part of Oxbow Unified Union School District #91, serving approximately 240 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradford Elementary School

What grades does Bradford Elementary School serve?

Bradford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?

Bradford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradford Elementary School rank in VT?

Bradford Elementary School ranks #115 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Bradford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Bradford Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Bradford Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

55.8% of students at Bradford Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 05033)
3,232
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
43
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 05033; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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