Serving 7 students in grades 6-8, Bridges Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridges Academy's student population of 7 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Bridges Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges Academy is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges Academy's ranking?
Bridges Academy is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bridges Academy often compared to?
Bridges Academyis often viewed alongside schools like P. W. Engvall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bridges Academy?
7 students attend Bridges Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bridges Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Academy?
Bridges Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bridges Academy offer ?
Bridges Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bridges Academy part of?
Bridges Academy is part of Lemoore Union Elementary School District.
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