Summary:
The city of Bradley, Illinois is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in the Bradley School District are underperforming compared to state averages, with consistently low test scores, particularly in math. The Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School has the largest enrollment but struggles with low test scores and a high chronic absenteeism rate. The Bradley Central Middle School has the highest statewide ranking among the schools, but its test scores also lag behind state averages.
The schools in the Bradley School District serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 45% to 65%. This socioeconomic challenge may be a contributing factor to the academic underperformance seen across the district. Despite the high spending per student, which suggests the district is investing resources in its schools, the data indicates that these investments have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes for students.
Overall, the Bradley School District faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students. The consistent underperformance across schools, coupled with the socioeconomic challenges and high chronic absenteeism, indicate a need for a comprehensive review and improvement plan to address these issues and better support the students in the district. The Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 and Bradley School District 61 will need to work together to develop and implement strategies to improve academic achievement and address the underlying factors contributing to the district's challenges.
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