Building Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2011)

400 Sivers Rd
Glenwood, IA 51534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(09-10)
≥50%
77%
(09-10)
≥50%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
8%
Black
(09-10)
n/a
5%
White
(09-10)
100%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
35%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
15%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA 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 77% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Building Bridges Elementary School?
20 students attend Building Bridges Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Building Bridges Elementary School students are White.
What grades does Building Bridges Elementary School offer ?
Building Bridges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Building Bridges Elementary School part of?
Building Bridges Elementary School is part of Glenwood Community School District.

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