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Big Springs Elementary School vs. Bradfield Elementary School

Should you attend Big Springs Elementary School or Bradfield Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Big Springs Elementary School
3301 W Campbell Rd
Garland, TX 75044
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Bradfield Elementary School
3817 Bucknell Dr
Garland, TX 75042
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Big Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Bradfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Big Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bradfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
401 students
492 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Big Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bradfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Big Springs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bradfield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Big Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bradfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Big Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richardson Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bradfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1888 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#1829 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Big Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bradfield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in TX)
59%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bradfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bradfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bradfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Big Springs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bradfield Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
44
Kindergarten Students
47
76
Grade 1 Students
55
85
Grade 2 Students
60
74
Grade 3 Students
54
66
Grade 4 Students
76
75
Grade 5 Students
43
72
Grade 6 Students
48
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Big Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bradfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Big Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bradfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Big Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bradfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Big Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bradfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Big Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bradfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Big Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bradfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Big Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bradfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Big Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bradfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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