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Bridges Elementary School

5205 S Soboba St
Gilbert, AZ 85298

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Top 5%

Tel: (480) 279-8700

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Bridges Elementary School serves 717 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Bridges Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 717 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridges Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Bridges Elementary School's student population of 717 students has grown by 33% over five school years.

The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

717 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Bridges Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

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

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#27 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

80%

32%

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

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

79%

39%

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

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

46%

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

Black

White

70%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.49

0.65

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Higley Unified School District (4248)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridges Elementary School's ranking?

Bridges Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

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

80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Bridges Elementary School?

717 students attend Bridges Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Bridges Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Elementary School?

Bridges Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Bridges Elementary School offer ?

Bridges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Bridges Elementary School part of?

Bridges Elementary School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 717 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education