Bridge Elementary School
Bridge Elementary School serves 1,115 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Bridge Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Bridge Elementary School's student population of 1,115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,115 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bridge Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1066 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 39% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 15% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bridge Elementary School is Ridgewood Community High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dever Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Dever Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 780 students10
0.9 miles
3436 N Osceola Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3090 0.9 PK-8 780 - Harwood Heights J Giles Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 478 students10
1.1 miles
4251 N Oriole Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 583-2068 1.1 5-8 478 - Harwood Heights Ridgewood Community High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 860 students10
1.1 miles
7500 W Montrose Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-4242 1.1 9-12 860 - Chicago Steinmetz College Prep High School Magnet School
Math: 9% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,262 student10
1.1 miles
3030 N Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3030 1.1 9-12 1,262 - Chicago Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 848 students10
1.1 miles
6024 W Warwick Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3640 1.1 K-8 848
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