Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bridge ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridge School serves the southwest part of Lexington, MA, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of about 1 mile from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest boundary of the attendance area extends up to 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bridge's student population of 345 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Joy in learning; curiosity in life; and compassion in all we do.
School Rankings
Bridge ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridge is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
50%
8%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
4%
10%
White
23%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridge's ranking?
Bridge is ranked #124 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bridge often compared to?
Bridgeis often viewed alongside schools like Maria Hastings, Daniel Butler by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bridge?
345 students attend Bridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bridge students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridge?
Bridge has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridge offer ?
Bridge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bridge part of?
Bridge is part of Lexington School District.
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