Summary
Bradley Middle in San Antonio, TX, is a large public middle school serving 1,148 students in grades 6-8 as part of the North East Independent School District (Isd), and it has earned a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, making it a reliable, above-average choice for families.
Bradley stands out for its exceptional Algebra I program, with 92.36% of students proficient—far above the state average of 54.03% and competitive with top-performing nearby schools like Lopez Middle (92.92%) and Bush Middle (99.05%). This shows the school excels at preparing advanced students for high school math. However, a notable challenge is 7th-grade math, where only 19.88% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, well below the state average of 29.41%. This persistent weakness suggests a curriculum gap or instructional issue at that grade level, even as 6th and 8th grade math scores remain strong. Bradley also performs well for White and Hispanic students, ranking in the 77th and 73rd percentiles statewide, respectively, but it struggles to serve its most vulnerable groups, including low-income students (48th percentile) and English Language Learners (37th percentile).
Compared to nearby schools, Bradley occupies a stable middle ground in a polarized landscape. While Tejeda Middle, Hill Middle, and Bush consistently rank in the 85th-97th percentile, schools like Garner Middle and Driscoll Middle rank much lower. Bradley’s per-student spending of $8,349 is lower than many peers, including lower-performing Eisenhower Middle ($9,696) and higher-performing Alamo Heights J H ($8,894), making it a cost-effective option. Additionally, its dropout rate is consistently near 0.0%, far better than the district average of around 2.0%, indicating a stable and safe learning environment that keeps students on track.
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