Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School (Closed 2012)
- Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School served 603 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 26% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 37% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 603 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 56% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 25% |
| Black | 13% | 8% |
| White | 7% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Providence School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School is Sheila Skip Nowell (capital) (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Trinity Academy Performing Art (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Asa Messer El. School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Providence Asa Messer El. School Grades: PK-4 | 534 students
0.4 miles
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401)456-9401 0.4 PK-4 534 - Providence Sheila Skip Nowell (capital) Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 73 students
0.4 miles
133 Delaine Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401)751-0405 0.4 9-12 73 - Providence Trinity Academy Performing Art Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 200 students
0.4 miles
150 Washington St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401)529-8077 0.4 7-12 200 - Providence William D'abate Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 403 students
0.6 miles
60 Kossuth Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401)456-9416 0.6 K-5 403 - Providence Carl G. Lauro El. School Grades: K-5 | 887 students
0.7 miles
99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401)456-9391 0.7 K-5 887
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