Bridgman Elementary School

3891 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bridgman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridgman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Bridgman Elementary School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
347 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Bridgman Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgman Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#43 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
36%
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75-79%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
84%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridgman Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgman Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Bridgman Elementary School?
347 students attend Bridgman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bridgman Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgman Elementary School?
Bridgman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridgman Elementary School offer ?
Bridgman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bridgman Elementary School part of?
Bridgman Elementary School is part of Bridgman Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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