Bridges Virtual Academy
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(715) 536-9593
Bridges Virtual Academy serves 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Bridges Virtual Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bridges Virtual Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bridges Virtual Academy's student population of 744 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 744 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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| State Accredited Program | No |
| Personalized Content | No |
| Live Instruction | No |
| Rolling Enrollment | No |
| Flexible Class Schedule | No |
| Accelerated Offerings | No |
| Classes for Credit/Part Time Options | No |
| Dedicated College Counselor | No |
| Tutoring/Mentoring | No |
| Community Clubs/Activities Offered | No |
School Comparison
Bridges Virtual Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bridges Virtual Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #882 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 94% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.49 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 32% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrill Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bridges Virtual Academy is Merrill High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Prairie River Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Merrill Pine River School For Young Learners (prsyl) Grades: PK | 188 students
0.0 miles
W4165 Highway 64
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2392 0 PK 188 - Merrill Merrill High School Math: 30% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 803 students10
0.1 miles
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-4594 0.1 9-12 803 - Merrill Washington Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 291 students10
0.3 miles
1900 E 6th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2373 0.3 K-5 291 - Merrill Merrill Adult Diploma Academy Alternative School
Charter School Grades: 10-12 | 21 students
0.7 miles
1101 N Mill St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431 0.7 10-12 21 - Merrill Prairie River Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 560 students10
1.5 miles
106 N Polk St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593 1.5 6-8 560
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