Bridge Academy
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(208) 733-8505
Bridge Academy serves 42 students in grades 6-8.
Bridge Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bridge Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bridge Academy's student population of 42 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 42 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bridge Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bridge Academy is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #668 out of 676 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 18% |
| Black | 5% | 1% |
| White | 67% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Twin Falls School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bridge Academy is Snake River Juvenile Detention (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Vera C O'leary Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Twin Falls Vera C O'leary Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 809 students10
0.2 miles
2350 Elizabeth Blvd
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-2155 0.2 6-8 809 - Twin Falls Morningside Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 475 students10
0.4 miles
701 Morningside Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6507 0.4 PK-5 475 - Twin Falls Snake River Juvenile Detention Alternative School Grades: 1-12 | 7 students
1.0 miles
2515 Wright Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2588 1 1-12 7 - Twin Falls Bickel Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 270 students10
1.2 miles
607 2nd Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4116 1.2 PK-5 270 - Twin Falls Twin Falls High School Math: 45% | Reading: 75%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,192 student10
1.2 miles
1615 Filer Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6551 1.2 9-12 1,192
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