John Sherman Bradfield Elementary School is a public primary school located at 4300 Southern Avenue, Highland Park, Texas, United States. The school, a part of the Highland Park Independent School District, serves pre-K through fourth grade. The school serves sections of Highland Park and University Park.
Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bradfield Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bradfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bradfield Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Bradfield Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradfield Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#39 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
81%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradfield Elementary School's ranking?
Bradfield Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bradfield Elementary School often compared to?
Bradfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armstrong Elementary School, University Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bradfield Elementary School?
564 students attend Bradfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bradfield Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradfield Elementary School?
Bradfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bradfield Elementary School offer ?
Bradfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bradfield Elementary School part of?
Bradfield Elementary School is part of Highland Park Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bradfield Elementary School located?
Bradfield Elementary School is located in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 7 other public schools located in Park Cities.
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