Bridge

55 Middleby Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Bridge serves 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Bridge placed in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bridge's student population of 360 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Bridge is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bridge is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
44%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
23%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
33%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridge's ranking?
Bridge is ranked #152 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Bridge?
360 students attend Bridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bridge students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridge part of?
Bridge is part of Lexington School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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