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Bradford Community Unit School District 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 176 students in Bradford Community Unit School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Bradford Community Unit School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
176 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bradford Community Unit School District 1, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
93%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,000 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,034 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,000
$22,423
Spending / Student
$20,034
$21,662
Best Bradford Community Unit School District 1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Jr High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 High St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Bradford Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Silver St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bradford Community Unit School District 1?
Bradford Community Unit School District 1 manages 2 public schools serving 176 students.
What is the rank of Bradford Community Unit School District 1?
Bradford Community Unit School District 1 is ranked #85 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford Community Unit School District 1?
93% of Bradford Community Unit School District 1 students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bradford Community Unit School District 1?
Bradford Community Unit School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bradford Community Unit School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,034 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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