Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bradford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Bradford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Bradford Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
Bradford Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradford Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
13%
15%
White
54%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Bradford Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bradford Elementary School often compared to?
Bradford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watchung Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School, Edgemont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bradford Elementary School?
385 students attend Bradford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bradford Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradford Elementary School?
Bradford Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bradford Elementary School offer ?
Bradford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bradford Elementary School part of?
Bradford Elementary School is part of Montclair Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Bradford Elementary School located?
Bradford Elementary School is located in the Upper Montclair neighborhood of Montclair, NJ. There are 2 other public schools located in Upper Montclair.
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