Summary:
The Bradford CUSD 1 district in Illinois serves students from two schools - Bradford Grade School, an elementary school, and Bradford Junior High School, a middle school. While both schools perform well, the data suggests that Bradford Junior High School is a standout institution within the district.
Bradford Junior High School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Illinois, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the IAR assessments, with over 80% of students proficient or better in these subjects. In contrast, Bradford Grade School has more average performance, with proficiency rates above the state average but below the district average.
Other key differences between the two schools include Bradford Junior High School's higher spending per student, lower student-teacher ratio, and higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors may contribute to the junior high school's strong academic performance, despite the district's overall higher chronic absenteeism rate. Overall, the data suggests that Bradford Junior High School is a high-performing institution that is setting the standard for academic excellence within the Bradford CUSD 1 district.
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