The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in Science. The lowest is 15% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Milton Bradley School
Milton Bradley School is a regular public elementary school in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Springfield public school district, in a city that is the urban and economic hub of western Massachusetts. The school is located on Mulberry Street, in a neighborhood that reflects the broader city’s mix of residential, commercial, and industrial fabric. Springfield itself is a dense, historic city nicknamed “The City of Homes” for its Victorian architecture and “Hoop City” as the birthplace of basketball. It has undergone economic decline and subsequent revitalization, with major projects including a casino and the redevelopment of Union Station, and it remains a center for manufacturing, insurance, and healthcare employment.
The student body at Milton Bradley is diverse and notably shaped by a large Hispanic majority. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, spread fairly evenly across grades with a slightly larger pre-kindergarten cohort. Racial and ethnic composition shows a substantial majority of students identifying as Hispanic, followed by Black students, and smaller shares of white, two-or-more-races, Asian, and American Indian students. Data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, as well as counts of students with individualized education programs or English learner status, were not available in the data provided. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these support structures, as they often inform the resources a school can offer.
On state academic assessments, the most recent results from the Massachusetts Next-Generation MCAS show that the share of students scoring proficient or above was low across all tested subjects. In English language arts, about one in five students reached that level; in mathematics, the rate was slightly lower; and in science, about one in four did. Looking at multi-year trends, the school’s proficiency rates in both ELA and math have fluctuated but have generally remained in a similar range over the past several years, with no clear upward trajectory. The most recent math and ELA results are roughly in line with some of the lower points in the school’s recent history. Participation in testing was complete, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in tested grades. Compared with other districts in Hampden County, Milton Bradley’s overall proficiency across subjects falls below the midpoint of the cohort. As an elementary school, it does not have a graduation rate or chronic absenteeism data to report.
The school itself is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and no special designations or program offerings were included in the available data. Details about staffing, class sizes, enrichment programs, and discipline are absent from this profile. A parent exploring options may want to visit or contact the school to learn about after-school activities, support for English learners, and special education services, especially given that the student body likely includes many families for whom English is not a first language.
Housing in the Springfield area is more affordable than the Massachusetts state average, with home values below the state benchmark. The local housing market shows moderate activity, with median listing prices well under the state figure, making the area relatively accessible for homebuyers compared to much of the rest of the state. Rents also appear moderate relative to income. The city’s economy includes major employers like MassMutual, Smith & Wesson, and Baystate Health, and its downtown features cultural anchors such as the Basketball Hall of Fame and Symphony Hall.
Milton Bradley School offers a neighborhood elementary option in a large, diverse city. Its academic performance is an area where current results are low compared to many other schools in the region, and the trend data does not show consistent improvement over time. Families considering this school should weigh their priorities: a setting in an urban, historically rich community with a wide mix of students, against the test results that suggest many students are not meeting grade-level benchmarks. The absence of key support data means a direct conversation with the school would be important to understand what academic interventions and enrichment are in place. For a family committed to engaging with the school and supplementing learning at home, this could still be a viable fit, but the academic record invites careful inquiry.
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