Bridges Academy

1702 Mclaughlin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122

(School attendance zone shown in map)

bridges.fmsd.org

Bridges Academy serves 331 students in grades 7-8.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 21%
Reading Proficiency
: 35%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridges Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bridges Academy's student population of 331 students has declined by 26% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

331 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Bridges Academy by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Bridges Academy by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bridges Academy is 0.37, which is less 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

21%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bridges Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

35%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bridges Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bridges Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

23%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Bridges Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

76%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bridges Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Bridges Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

80%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bridges Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridges Academy's ranking?

Bridges Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Bridges Academy?

331 students attend Bridges Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Bridges Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Academy?

Bridges Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Bridges Academy offer ?

Bridges Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Bridges Academy part of?

Bridges Academy is part of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 21%
Reading Proficiency
: 35%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education