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Bradford

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
Bradford County
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PH: (904) 966-6018
FAX: (904) 966-6030

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 3668 students
  • 11 schools

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 FCAT Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 3

Reading
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 63% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 34% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 56% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 52% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 38% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 28% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 30% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 27% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 46% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 30% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 38% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Science
 39% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The FCAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida.
  • The FCAT has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest.
  • Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

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 FCAT Writing+ Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3.5

Grade 4

Writing+
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 77% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Writing+
 65% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 88% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Writing+
 63% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 78% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Writing+ to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10.
  • The Writing+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
  • The FCAT Writing+ exam contains both multiple choice questions and an essay. The scores on GreatSchools profiles reflect student performance on the essay portion only.
  • The essay is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3.5 and above to meet state standards.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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 FCAT NRT Results

 
Scale: National Percentile Rank (50 is the national average)


Grade 3
Reading Math

46
61
58
54


56
69
64
57

 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 4
Reading Math

47
67
57
59


56
63
74
63

 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 5
Reading Math

54
61
66
67


56
60
66
70

 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 6
Reading Math

46
55
58
56


53
50
54
58

 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 7
Reading Math

48
59
54
63


52
56
62
66

 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 8
Reading Math

62
57
63
62


61
60
64
67

 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 9
Reading Math

55
61
63
59


66
66
64
66

 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 10
Reading Math

50
63
57
65


45
62
60
51

 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Florida used a norm-referenced test (NRT) section on the FCAT to assess students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math.
  • The FCAT NRT measures how well students in Florida scored in comparison to their peers across the country.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average on the test.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Classes taught by out-of-field teachers13%9%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1212
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with advanced degrees19%34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per teacher1315

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White72%46%
Black23%23%
Hispanic2%25%
Multiracial2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program155%46%
Students with disabilities (elementary)222%15%
Students with disabilities (middle)221%14%
Students with disabilities (high school)224%13%
Gifted students (elementary)22%4%
Gifted students (middle)22%7%
Gifted students (high school)23%5%
English language learners (elementary)2<1%11%
English language learners (middle)2<1%6%
English language learners (high school)2<1%5%
Attendance and Completion
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students absent more than 21 days (elementary)12%7%
Students absent more than 21 days (middle)14%10%
Students absent more than 21 days (high school)20%15%
Stability rate (elementary)92%94%
Stability rate (middle)95%94%
Stability rate (high school)93%92%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,856$7,861
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%57%
Student and staff support9%11%
Administration12%10%
Other expenditures21%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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