Bridge Academy East serves 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bridge Academy East placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridge Academy East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bridge Academy East's student population of 531 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridge Academy East is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bridge Academy East is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2598 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
18%
White
86%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridge Academy East's ranking?
Bridge Academy East is ranked #2598 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Bridge Academy East?
531 students attend Bridge Academy East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bridge Academy East students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridge Academy East?
Bridge Academy East has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridge Academy East offer ?
Bridge Academy East offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bridge Academy East part of?
Bridge Academy East is part of Bridge Academy School District.
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