- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Starke, FL
Bradford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bradford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120012000076
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradford Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Starke · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradford Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Starke, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-250 students YoY
Bradford Middle School shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-37.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-250 students YoY 120012000076 · Starke, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.1:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradford High School (785 students)
Bradford Middle School shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-37.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bradford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradford High
Bradford High School
785 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
745 students
- Starke Element
Starke Elementary School
568 students
- This school
Bradford Middle School
408 students
- Lawtey Element 257
Lawtey Elementary School
257 students
- Rainbow Center 64
Rainbow Center
64 students
What this shows Bradford Middle School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradford Middle School compares
Bradford Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
African American 28.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Bradford Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bradford reports $10,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starke Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawtey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bradford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradford Middle School
How many students attend Bradford Middle School?
Bradford Middle School has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Starke, FL. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), down 250.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradford Middle School?
70.5% of students at Bradford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bradford Middle School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Starke, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford Middle School?
Bradford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bradford Middle School rank among public schools in Starke?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Starke, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Starke on the city page.
What other schools are in Bradford?
Besides Bradford Middle School, Bradford also operates Bradford High School (785 students), Southside Elementary School (745 students), and Starke Elementary School (568 students). See the Bradford district page for the complete list.