Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bridges Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridges Pcs's student population of 341 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bridges Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges Pcs is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
43%
17%
Black
53%
65%
White
2%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
48%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges Pcs's ranking?
Bridges Pcs is ranked #135 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Bridges Pcs often compared to?
Bridges Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Brightwood Es, Barnard Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Bridges Pcs?
341 students attend Bridges Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bridges Pcs students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Pcs?
Bridges Pcs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bridges Pcs offer ?
Bridges Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bridges Pcs part of?
Bridges Pcs is part of Bridges PCS School District.
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