Bridge
Tel:
(781) 861-2510
- Bridge serves 572 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Bridge placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Bridge places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bridge's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 572 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bridge is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Bridge is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #284 out of 1666 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 42% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
| Black | 5% | 9% |
| White | 47% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lexington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bridge is Lexington High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jonas Clarke Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Maria Hastings (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Lexington High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,212 students
0.7 miles
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320 0.7 9-12 2,212 - Lexington Maria Hastings Grades: K-5 | 466 students
0.7 miles
7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800 0.7 K-5 466 - Lexington Jonas Clarke Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 926 students
1.0 miles
17 Stedman Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450 1.0 6-8 926 - Lexington Minuteman Regional High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 538 students
1.1 miles
758 Marrett Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500 1.1 9-12 538 - Lexington Bowman Grades: K-5 | 560 students
1.7 miles
9 Philip Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500 1.7 K-5 560
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