Bridgeport Middle School ranked #429 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #559 in 2022 and #616 in 2021, placing it in the top 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency ranged from 35% to 39% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45% to 49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 40% to 49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 146 students in 2017 to 130 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 50% in 2005 to approximately 63% in 2023, with minority enrollment at 35%.
The school served grades 5–8 with an enrollment of 130 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, reflecting a decrease in teaching staff from 10 teachers in 2017 to 7 teachers in 2023.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, with a 95% graduation rate at Bridgeport Middle School compared to the state average of 88% in 2023, indicating strong student retention and completion.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridgeport Middle School serves the northeast part of Bridgeport, AL, covering an area of approximately 49.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgeport Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bridgeport Middle School's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bridgeport Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeport Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
13%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeport Middle School's ranking?
Bridgeport Middle School is ranked #429 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bridgeport Middle School often compared to?
Bridgeport Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bridgeport Middle School?
144 students attend Bridgeport Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bridgeport Middle School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridgeport Middle School?
Bridgeport Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridgeport Middle School offer ?
Bridgeport Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridgeport Middle School part of?
Bridgeport Middle School is part of Jackson County School District.
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