Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Donald F. Bradach Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donald F. Bradach Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Donald F. Bradach Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donald F. Bradach Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9143 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
70%
55%
Black
15%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donald F. Bradach Elementary School's ranking?
Donald F. Bradach Elementary School is ranked #9143 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Donald F. Bradach Elementary School?
421 students attend Donald F. Bradach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Donald F. Bradach Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald F. Bradach Elementary School?
Donald F. Bradach Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Donald F. Bradach Elementary School offer ?
Donald F. Bradach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Donald F. Bradach Elementary School part of?
Donald F. Bradach Elementary School is part of Adelanto Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 9/19/2015
Mrs. Gordon works really well with students. She listens to the students to fully understand their problems. She teaches kindergarten and she loves it.....I would definitely recommend Mrs. Gordon for yoyr child.
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