Bradley School

155 David Humphreys Rd.
Derby, CT 06418
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bradley School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bradley School's student population of 265 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bradley School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradley School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#469 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bradley School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bradley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bradley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bradley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
35%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bradley School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bradley School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bradley School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bradley School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Bradley School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bradley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bradley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bradley School's ranking?
Bradley School is ranked #469 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bradley School?
265 students attend Bradley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bradley School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradley School?
Bradley School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bradley School offer ?
Bradley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bradley School part of?
Bradley School is part of Derby School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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