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 42% (majority Hispanic).
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 |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 26% | 56% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 37% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 25% |
| Black | 13% | 9% |
| White | 7% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 41% |
| 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 | 527 students
0.4 miles
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401 0.4 PK-4 527 - Providence Sheila Skip Nowell (capital) Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
0.4 miles
133 Delaine Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 751-0405 0.4 9-12 90 - Providence Trinity Academy Performing Art Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 212 students
0.4 miles
150 Washington St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 529-8077 0.4 7-12 212 - Providence William D'abate Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 400 students
0.6 miles
60 Kossuth Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416 0.6 K-5 400 - Providence Carl G. Lauro El. School Grades: K-5 | 829 students
0.7 miles
99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391 0.7 K-5 829
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