Summary:
The 61421 zip code area is home to two schools, Bradford Grade School and Bradford Junior High School, both part of the Bradford CUSD 1 school district. While both schools perform well above state averages in academic proficiency, Bradford Junior High School stands out as a top-performing middle school in Illinois, consistently ranking among the best and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Bradford Grade School has proficiency rates of 53.8% in ELA and 46.2% in Math, outpacing the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. Bradford Junior High School takes this a step further, with exceptional proficiency rates of 83.3% in ELA and 88.1% in Math, significantly surpassing the state averages. Both schools also perform well above the state in science proficiency.
Despite the strong academic performance, both schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates higher than the state average. Additionally, a significant percentage of students at both schools are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic factors that may impact the schools. However, the similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios suggest the district is allocating resources equitably across the schools to support student success.
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