Bridgeway Elementary School

11635 Oakbury Ct
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bridgeway Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bridgeway Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridgeway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Bridgeway Elementary School's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Bridgeway Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bridgeway Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
7%
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Black
28%
15%
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White
42%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridgeway Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeway Elementary School is ranked #1538 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Bridgeway Elementary School?
453 students attend Bridgeway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bridgeway Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeway Elementary School?
Bridgeway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridgeway Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bridgeway Elementary School part of?
Bridgeway Elementary School is part of Pattonville R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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