Serving 17 students in grades 10-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
59%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges Center?
The graduation rate of Bridges Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bridges Center?
17 students attend Bridges Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bridges Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Center?
Bridges Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridges Center offer ?
Bridges Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Bridges Center part of?
Bridges Center is part of Athens Independent School District.
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