The Bridge Academy
Tel:
(203) 336-9999
The Bridge Academy serves 279 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The Bridge Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
The Bridge Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
The Bridge Academy's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 279 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
The Bridge Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of The Bridge Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #852 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 25% |
| Black | 54% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | The Bridge Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to The Bridge Academy is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bridgeport Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1,062 student
0.2 miles
655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593 0.2 K-12 1,062 - Bridgeport Great Oaks Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-9 | 400 students
0.3 miles
510 Barnum Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 870-8188 0.3 6-9 400 - Bridgeport New Beginnings Inc Family Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 497 students
0.3 miles
184 Garden St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 384-2897 0.3 PK-8 497 - Bridgeport Park City Prep Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 360 students
0.3 miles
1550 State Street
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 953-3766 0.3 5-8 360 - Bridgeport Waltersville School Grades: PK-8 | 473 students
0.3 miles
150 Hallett Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400 0.3 PK-8 473
School Reviews
| 5 This school is hard but it really make you want to try it brought me to a breaking down point and the teachers are really nice so is the principal they inspired me to like to read so I do like this school and plan on staying until my senior year... - Posted by Student/Alumni - tjayw |
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