Bridges Elementary School

Summary:

Bridges Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gilbert, Arizona, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 759 students. The school is part of the Higley Unified School District, which is ranked 75 out of 288 districts in Arizona and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bridges Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona, with a statewide ranking of 24 out of 904 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Bridges Elementary excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic, African American, and multi-racial students.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Higley Unified School District and the nearby Chandler Unified District #80, Bridges Elementary School stands out as a top-performing institution. Its academic proficiency rates, student-teacher ratio, and spending per student are generally higher than the surrounding schools, suggesting that the school may have access to additional resources and effective instructional practices that contribute to its success.


Detail:

Public K-6

 5205 S Soboba St
       Gilbert, AZ  85298-0016


(480) 279-8700

District: Higley Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,267 Help


Students who attend Bridges Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sossaman Middle School
High:    Higley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  759

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bridges Elementary School ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Higley Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Higley Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridges Elementary School is 18.3. 5 elementary schools in the Higley Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridges Elementary School is $6,267, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Higley Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridges Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridges Elementary School 24th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Bridges Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Higley Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Higley Unified School District 75th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bridges Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.84 9th 1039 99.1%
2021 97.56 15th 1226 98.8%
2022 95.12 15th 1000 98.5%
2023 96.85 24th 1245 98.1%
2024 95.69 24th 904 97.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.87 24th 1027 97.7%
2022 84.61 28th 444 93.7%
2023 86.60 31st 617 95.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.06 130th 975 86.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.75 41st 1201 96.6%
2022 56.79 77th 145 46.9%
2023 52.50 311th 820 62.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.20 14th 618 97.7%
2023 89.97 53rd 1116 95.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.94 8th 1023 99.2%
2019 96.23 6th 862 99.3%
2021 96.21 18th 1219 98.5%
2022 92.61 24th 824 97.1%
2023 94.26 41st 1219 96.6%
2024 88.96 36th 593 93.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.31 18th 1032 98.3%
2019 94.72 19th 850 97.8%
2021 97.24 17th 1220 98.6%
2022 91.86 21st 830 97.5%
2023 97.14 17th 1216 98.6%
2024 93.70 21st 609 96.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.29 71st 620 88.5%
2022 51.72 126th 270 53.3%
2023 76.61 57th 316 82.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.01 21st 895 97.7%
2022 67.40 80th 289 72.3%
2023 98.38 2nd 607 99.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.10 7th 911 99.2%
2019 97.62 10th 709 98.6%
2021 97.59 9th 1198 99.2%
2022 94.68 20th 716 97.2%
2023 97.85 12th 1170 99.0%
2024 98.18 4th 472 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bridges Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.20 8th 720 98.9%
2019 93.32 6th 595 99.0%
2021 91.68 19th 1161 98.4%
2022 90.07 23rd 800 97.1%
2023 90.62 37th 1024 96.4%
2024 86.48 31st 477 93.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bridges Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 382 18 14 89 1 2 32 0 538
2018 498 23 19 114 1 6 47 0 708
2019 495 19 23 106 1 5 53 0 702
2020 522 20 29 109 0 4 57 0 741
2021 498 24 28 103 0 4 60 0 717
2022 498 13 36 110 0 5 64 0 726
2023 524 12 37 120 0 6 60 0 759

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bridges Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 538 28.8 18.6 8.4
2018 708 35.1 20.1 5.9
2019 702 37.3 18.8 5
2020 741 38.6 19.1 5.9
2021 717 41.7 17.1 n/a
2022 726 39.1 18.5 1.4
2023 759 41.3 18.3 6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bridges Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 538 28.8 18.6 8.4
2018 708 35.1 20.1 5.9
2019 702 37.3 18.8 5
2020 741 38.6 19.1 5.9
2021 717 41.7 17.1 n/a
2022 726 39.1 18.5 1.4
2023 759 41.3 18.3 6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bridges Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $33 (0.4%) $53 (0.6%) $119 (1.3%) $6,637 (72.4%) $2,439 (26.6%) $9,075 (99.1%) $9,161
2020 $38 (0.5%) $240 (3.2%) $318 (4.2%) $6,196 (82.0%) $1,085 (14.4%) $7,282 (96.3%) $7,560
2021 $239 (3.5%) $02 (0.0%) $481 (7.1%) $5,431 (79.8%) $1,137 (16.7%) $6,568 (96.5%) $6,809
2022 $132 (2.1%) $156 (2.5%) $420 (6.7%) $5,553 (88.6%) $426 (6.8%) $5,979 (95.4%) $6,267

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridges Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 24th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students702759
 8.1%
African American1912
 36.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2337
 60.9%
Hispanic106120
 13.2%
Pacific Islander56
 20%
White495524
 5.9%
Two or More Races5360
 13.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5%6.9%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 759 students attended Bridges Elementary School.

Students at Bridges Elementary School are 69% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes! Bridges Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 24th of 904 Arizona elementary schools.

Students who attend Bridges Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sossaman Middle School
High : Higley High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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