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Booker T. Washington Academy vs. Bradley School

Should you attend Booker T. Washington Academy or Bradley School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Booker T. Washington Academy
804 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Bradley School
155 David Humphreys Rd.
Derby, CT 06418
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Booker T. Washington Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Bradley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Booker T. Washington Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bradley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
384 students
272 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Booker T. Washington Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bradley School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Booker T. Washington Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bradley School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Booker T. Washington Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bradley School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bradley School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Derby School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#762 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#511 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Booker T. Washington Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bradley School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Booker T. Washington Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bradley School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Derby School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Booker T. Washington Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bradley School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Derby School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Booker T. Washington Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bradley School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Derby School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Booker T. Washington Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bradley School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
38
38
Grade 1 Students
48
40
Grade 2 Students
41
50
Grade 3 Students
61
51
Grade 4 Students
44
45
Grade 5 Students
39
48
Grade 6 Students
36
-
Grade 7 Students
43
-
Grade 8 Students
34
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bradley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Derby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Booker T. Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bradley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Derby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
79%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Booker T. Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bradley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Derby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Booker T. Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bradley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Derby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Booker T. Washington Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bradley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Derby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Booker T. Washington Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bradley School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Derby School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Booker T. Washington Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bradley School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Derby School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Booker T. Washington Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Booker T. Washington Academy School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bradley School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Derby School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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