Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Place Bridge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Place Bridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Place Bridge Academy's student population of 660 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Place Bridge Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Place Bridge Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1704 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
44%
35%
Black
32%
4%
White
11%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Place Bridge Academy's ranking?
Place Bridge Academy is ranked #1704 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Place Bridge Academy?
660 students attend Place Bridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Place Bridge Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Place Bridge Academy?
Place Bridge Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Place Bridge Academy offer ?
Place Bridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Place Bridge Academy part of?
Place Bridge Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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