Bradford Academy

24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,067 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bradford Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,067 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bradford Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Bradford Academy's student population of 1,067 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,067 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Bradford Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradford Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2920 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
36%
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9%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
98%
18%
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White
n/a
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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60-64%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bradford Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bradford Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bradford Academy's ranking?
Bradford Academy is ranked #2920 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bradford Academy often compared to?
Bradford Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Alice M Birney K8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bradford Academy?
The graduation rate of Bradford Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bradford Academy?
1,067 students attend Bradford Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bradford Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradford Academy?
Bradford Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bradford Academy offer ?
Bradford Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bradford Academy part of?
Bradford Academy is part of Bradford Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,067 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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