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Bridger Middle School

18200 E M-78 Hwy
Independence, MO 64057

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Bridger Middle School serves 752 students in grades 6.

Bridger Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6
Enrollment: 752 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Bridger Middle School's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6

Total Students

752 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Bridger Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Rankings

Bridger Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bridger Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1340 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Bridger Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

32%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bridger Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

38%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bridger Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bridger Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

16%

Black

15%

White

54%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bridger Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Bridger Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

60%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bridger Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Independence 30 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridger Middle School's ranking?

Bridger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Bridger Middle School?

752 students attend Bridger Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Bridger Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridger Middle School?

Bridger Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Bridger Middle School offer ?

Bridger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6

What school district is Bridger Middle School part of?

Bridger Middle School is part of Independence 30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6
Enrollment: 752 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education