Bradford Area SD School District

150 Lorana Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,461 students in Bradford Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bradford Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,461 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Bradford Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#163 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Bradford Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bradford Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bradford Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Bradford Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
37 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,258 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
81
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
170
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
176
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
196
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,779 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,538 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Bradford Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Bradford Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,779
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Bradford Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,538
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Bradford Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bradford Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradford Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
81 Interstate Pkwy
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Grades: 9-12
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
School Street Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
76 School St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-3183
Grades: 3-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Floyd C Fretz MiddleSchool
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 Lorana Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: n/an/a
265 Constitution Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Grades: PK-2
| 612 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bradford Area SD School District?
Bradford Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,461 students.
What is the rank of Bradford Area SD School District?
Bradford Area SD School District is ranked #166 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford Area SD School District?
92% of Bradford Area SD School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bradford Area SD School District?
Bradford Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bradford Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,538 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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