BRADFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

BRADFORD
527 N ORANGE ST
STARKE, FL 32091
660 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bradford Middle School, located in Starke, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Bradford County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of academic excellence, the school provides a structured environment focused on preparing young adolescents for the transition to high school. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility, supported by a faculty dedicated to student growth and development.

Beyond academics, Bradford Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs aimed at building school spirit and community engagement. The school leverages its resources to ensure students are equipped with the technological skills and social-emotional support needed for success. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between families, educators, and the community, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
660
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    421 (63.8 %)
  • Black
    171 (25.9 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (5.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (3.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BRADFORD
Phone: (904)966-6705
Website: http://bradfordschools.org/bms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 247
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 227
Grade 7 209
Grade 8 224
Gender Ratio