Summary:
The city of Bradford, Illinois is home to two schools - Bradford Grade School and Bradford Junior High School, both part of the Bradford CUSD 1 district. While the grade school performs reasonably well, the junior high school stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking in the top 1.4% of Illinois middle schools and demonstrating very high proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in mathematics.
Bradford Junior High School boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and has 83.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 88.1% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grades. The school's 7th and 8th grade math proficiency rates are particularly impressive at 92.3% and 100% respectively. In contrast, while Bradford Grade School has a 4-star rating and performs well on state assessments, its test scores and rankings are not as standout compared to the junior high school.
Both schools serve a relatively economically disadvantaged student population, with over 45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates around 23-25%. Understanding the factors contributing to the performance gap between the grade school and junior high, as well as addressing barriers to consistent attendance, could provide valuable insights for the district to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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