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Bradford School

Public | K-5 | 456 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted October 10, 2007

We have been very pleased with Bradford. They have a great facility with some great teachers. We just wish they had a more extensive music program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2007

Bradford was our second choice school. After being at the school for two years, I can honestly tell you we are thrilled that we didn't get our first choice. The school is incredibly well-rounded even without the MSU partnership. Ms. Vitone is a great principle and totally supports the teaches (as she should). I had to meet with her one time and I was impressed with her sensitivity toward my issue.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2006

this is the first year my son has attended the school however from what i have experienced the school is excellent. They have a partner program with msu that is like no other i have seen before. The PTa is also one of the most goal orienayed group i have ever dealt with. The children learn sign language and speak spanish as early as kindergarden.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

My husband and I are thrilled with our kindergarten's son experience so far at Bradford. His classmates range from fluent readers to those still learning the alphabet, but the teacher manages to keep everyone engaged by clustering kids according to reading ability. She goes above and beyond the call communicating to parents, too, by sending a comprehensive weekly class newsletter home with the kids. Sometimes, it's two pages long! The principal is lovely; she's always smiling and seems to want to get to know each child. My son loves school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2004

Really good school. Curriculum is excellent. Clean, quiet well maintained school. Principal not as attentive to parents needs as she is with the children. Wonderful nurse. Overall very organized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2004

Excellent experience for my sons. Lots of attention to the basics, and very creative activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education56%
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students91%
Female86%
Male93%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education69%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students81%
Female89%
Male74%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
Special education82%
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant81%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education91%
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Special education91%
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant97%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students87%
Female92%
Male82%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
General education92%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant99%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 52%
Black 19% 16%
Asian 7% 9%
Hispanic 7% 22%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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87 Mt Hebron Rd
Upper Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (973) 509-4155

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