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Bridgman Elementary School vs. New Buffalo Elementary School

Should you attend Bridgman Elementary School or New Buffalo Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bridgman Elementary School
3891 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
New Buffalo Elementary School
12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Bridgman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

New Buffalo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bridgman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
322 students
216 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bridgman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Buffalo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bridgman Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Buffalo Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bridgman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Buffalo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bridgman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bridgman Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Buffalo Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Buffalo Area Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#119 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
#79 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bridgman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Buffalo Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in MI)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bridgman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bridgman Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Buffalo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Buffalo Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bridgman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bridgman Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Buffalo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Buffalo Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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70-79%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Buffalo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Buffalo Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bridgman Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Buffalo Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
77
26
Grade 1 Students
59
36
Grade 2 Students
56
37
Grade 3 Students
63
28
Grade 4 Students
67
47
Grade 5 Students
-
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New Buffalo Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bridgman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bridgman Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Buffalo Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bridgman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bridgman Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Buffalo Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bridgman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bridgman Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Buffalo Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bridgman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bridgman Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Buffalo Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bridgman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bridgman Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Buffalo Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bridgman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bridgman Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Buffalo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Buffalo Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bridgman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bridgman Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Buffalo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Buffalo Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bridgman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bridgman Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Buffalo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Buffalo Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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