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Bradford Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 175 students

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Posted November 15, 2009

I love Bradford Elementary. I have had three children go to this school, two are still there. The teachers are some of the most caring and commited people I have met. They always seem to do just that little extra bit to make the school year special and memorable for the students and parents. I have one son with ADHD and the staff are always willing to give him the extra attention he needs as well as pushing him to become an independant learner.The principal, Mrs. Pendola, gives her all for the school and her students, and always keeps an open communication with the parents. This is the fifth elementary school I have had children enrolled in and it is by far the best of my personal experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2008

Bradford Elementary School is great. There are lots of extra activitites if you are looking in the Friday folder. The teachers are wonderful and are there because they want to be. My children could not have been any luckier. I believe that they are in the best elementary school around !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2007

Great school that has a long history of working with the community. The teachers are kind and caring. Bradford is time and again getting rave reviews from the regional acredidation boards. There is no other school in the state that does a better job...


Posted September 19, 2006

So far, so good. I wish Bradford School had more extracurricular activities.. Open house is this week, we'll see how that goes.
—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.

About these ratings

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.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
64%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students65%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students65%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students71%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students59%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant59%

Science

All Students60%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 69%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Black 2% 9%
Hispanic 2% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 29N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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15 Church St
Bradford, RI 02808
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Phone: (401) 348-2283

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