Bradford Elementary

Summary:

Bradford Elementary is a public elementary school in Bradford, MA, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Haverhill School District, which is ranked 291 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bradford Elementary has seen a decline in its academic performance over the past decade, with its statewide ranking dropping from 235th out of 926 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2013-2014 (4-star rating) to 672nd out of 916 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). The school's proficiency rates in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently lower than the state averages across all grades and years. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25.41% of Bradford Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.17%, and in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 33.52%, while the state average was 40.91%.

Interestingly, Bradford Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While Hispanic students at the school perform better than the overall student population, English Language Learner (ELL) students and students with disabilities perform significantly worse, ranking 214th out of 267 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2021-2022 and 448th out of 672, respectively. Additionally, the school's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Walnut Square, Pentucket Lake Elementary, and Silver Hill Elementary, which are also part of the Haverhill School District.


Detail:

Public K-4

 118 Montvale Street
       Bradford, MA  01835


(978) 374-2443

District: Haverhill

SchoolDigger Rank:
672nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,795 Help


Students who attend Bradford Elementary usually attend:

High:    Haverhill High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  508

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.1%
White:
38.4%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bradford Elementary ranks worse than 73.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Haverhill School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.1%), White (38.4%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradford Elementary is 11.1, which is the 4th best among 6 elementary schools in the Haverhill School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradford Elementary is $16,795, which is the 4th highest among 6 elementary schools in the Haverhill School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bradford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradford Elementary 672nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Bradford Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Haverhill:

SchoolDigger ranks Haverhill 291st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bradford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.80 368th 884 58.4%
2004 59.69 389th 882 55.9%
2005 65.00 336th 887 62.1%
2006 48.75 503rd 911 44.8%
2007 60.36 401st 911 56.0%
2008 49.00 508th 908 44.1%
2009 50.01 500th 909 45.0%
2010 47.03 559th 920 39.2%
2011 64.44 358th 924 61.3%
2012 64.60 369th 930 60.3%
2013 70.35 300th 928 67.7%
2014 74.32 235th 926 74.6%
2015 69.34 290th 914 68.3%
2016 63.98 337th 932 63.8%
2017 48.59 501st 938 46.6%
2018 58.66 412th 934 55.9%
2019 46.48 533rd 942 43.4%
2021 38.26 590th 936 37.0%
2022 29.84 662nd 932 29.0%
2023 23.80 702nd 928 24.4%
2024 26.48 672nd 916 26.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.94 155th 258 39.9%
2021 38.94 130th 240 45.8%
2022 30.78 214th 267 19.9%
2023 33.06 193rd 264 26.9%
2024 19.84 277th 282 1.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.06 717th 886 19.1%
2019 37.15 606th 896 32.4%
2021 42.62 522nd 894 41.6%
2022 30.18 672nd 905 25.7%
2023 27.33 527th 703 25.0%
2024 26.51 565th 731 22.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.54 466th 685 32.0%
2019 37.46 469th 700 33.0%
2021 58.66 248th 705 64.8%
2022 39.84 479th 772 38.0%
2023 29.95 589th 757 22.2%
2024 35.61 528th 760 30.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.31 286th 893 68.0%
2019 68.86 265th 902 70.6%
2021 45.66 504th 898 43.9%
2022 35.39 590th 901 34.5%
2023 25.20 674th 887 24.0%
2024 27.06 650th 886 26.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.84 429th 656 34.6%
2019 63.06 186th 665 72.0%
2021 24.59 506th 632 19.9%
2022 32.02 448th 672 33.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.10 520th 898 42.1%
2019 30.81 674th 907 25.7%
2021 29.83 649th 904 28.2%
2022 26.25 688th 908 24.2%
2023 24.30 689th 896 23.1%
2024 27.71 654th 891 26.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.05 573rd 925 38.1%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.69 166th 399 58.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.98 330th 398 17.1%
2021 54.84 127th 379 66.5%
2022 45.89 185th 401 53.9%
2023 34.64 283rd 420 32.6%
2024 32.74 317th 446 28.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bradford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.57 310th 772 59.8%
2019 67.91 225th 780 71.2%
2021 38.67 503rd 765 34.2%
2022 35.30 529th 764 30.8%
2023 37.58 517th 762 32.2%
2024 41.75 470th 753 37.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Open Quote Spectacular school! Administration is excellent and the teachers are so dedicated! Three of my children are in this school and each of them love it! My oldest is entering fifth grade and is already sad he only has one year left! The after school activities that are offered are terrific! Has to be the best school in all of Haverhill and surrounding towns! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bradford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 490 4 8 24 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2000 476 7 12 20 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2001 468 5 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 521 11 17 22 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 521 11 17 22 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 545 10 11 29 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2005 546 8 6 38 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2006 523 12 7 41 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2007 543 20 9 50 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2008 534 17 4 59 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2009 543 13 6 66 0 0 0 0 628
2010 526 18 6 61 0 1 0 0 612
2011 527 24 12 58 0 1 1 0 623
2012 509 33 13 63 0 1 3 0 622
2013 493 21 10 74 0 2 3 0 603
2014 465 20 15 78 1 3 2 0 584
2015 475 18 12 96 0 1 5 0 607
2016 481 27 12 99 0 1 7 0 627
2017 475 24 11 100 1 0 5 0 616
2018 228 13 5 63 1 0 6 0 316
2019 228 13 4 99 0 0 8 0 352
2020 262 17 6 219 0 0 16 0 520
2021 235 21 8 236 0 0 10 0 510
2022 226 22 8 236 0 0 12 0 504
2023 195 26 7 270 0 0 10 0 508

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bradford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 527 n/a 0.0 0
2000 515 n/a 0.0 15.9
2001 502 n/a 0.0 16.1
2002 571 n/a n/a 13.3
2003 571 n/a n/a 13.3
2004 595 41.0 14.5 13.4
2005 598 44.1 13.6 13.5
2006 583 46.2 12.6 17.2
2007 622 43.0 14.5 19.8
2008 614 42.4 14.5 25.4
2009 628 38.7 16.2 26.3
2010 612 40.3 15.1 27.8
2011 623 40.8 15.2 23.8
2012 622 41.0 15.1 27.7
2013 603 42.0 14.3 30.7
2014 584 40.1 14.5 33.2
2015 607 42.0 14.4 34.3
2016 627 42.0 14.9 n/a
2017 616 45.0 13.6 n/a
2018 316 30.5 10.3 n/a
2019 352 34.7 10.1 n/a
2020 520 41.0 12.6 n/a
2021 510 33.9 15.0 n/a
2022 504 45.5 11.0 n/a
2023 508 45.5 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bradford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 527 n/a 0.0 0
2000 515 n/a 0.0 15.9
2001 502 n/a 0.0 16.1
2002 571 n/a n/a 13.3
2003 571 n/a n/a 13.3
2004 595 41.0 14.5 13.4
2005 598 44.1 13.6 13.5
2006 583 46.2 12.6 17.2
2007 622 43.0 14.5 19.8
2008 614 42.4 14.5 25.4
2009 628 38.7 16.2 26.3
2010 612 40.3 15.1 27.8
2011 623 40.8 15.2 23.8
2012 622 41.0 15.1 27.7
2013 603 42.0 14.3 30.7
2014 584 40.1 14.5 33.2
2015 607 42.0 14.4 34.3
2016 627 42.0 14.9 n/a
2017 616 45.0 13.6 n/a
2018 316 30.5 10.3 n/a
2019 352 34.7 10.1 n/a
2020 520 41.0 12.6 n/a
2021 510 33.9 15.0 n/a
2022 504 45.5 11.0 n/a
2023 508 45.5 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bradford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $869 (5.1%) $16,042 (94.9%) $16,910
2020 $689 (4.6%) $14,184 (95.4%) $14,873
2021 $1,302 (7.8%) $15,493 (92.2%) $16,795

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradford Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 533rd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 702nd of 928 Elementary schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Elementary)5230.1
 21.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Haverhill)4328.6
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bradford Elementary)5119.3
 31.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Haverhill)3927.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradford Elementary)5730.6
 26.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Haverhill)4524.6
 20.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bradford Elementary)4130.6
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Haverhill)4329.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bradford Elementary)5530.4
 24.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Haverhill)3928.1
 11%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Bradford Elementary)4625.4
 20.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Haverhill)3725.2
 11.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352508
 44.3%
African American1326
 100%
American Indian00
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic99270
 172.7%
Pacific Islander00
White228195
 14.5%
Two or More Races810
 25%


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Bradford Elementary ranks 672nd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 508 students attended Bradford Elementary.

Students who attend Bradford Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Haverhill High

Students at Bradford Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 38% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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