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:
25^th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,267

Students who attend Bridges Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sossaman Middle School
High:	Higley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 776

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.5%

Hispanic:

17.4%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.9%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.5%), Hispanic (17.4%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridges Elementary School is 19.2. 9 elementary schools in the Higley Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridges Elementary School is $6,267. 8 elementary schools in the Higley Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridges Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridges Elementary School 25^th of 912 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 83^rd of 297 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
2019	96.84	9^th	1039	99.1%
2021	97.56	15^th	1226	98.8%
2022	95.12	15^th	1000	98.5%
2023	96.85	24^th	1245	98.1%
2024	95.55	25^th	912	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
2021	88.87	24^th	1027	97.7%
2022	84.61	28^th	444	93.7%
2023	86.60	31^st	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	130^th	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
2021	86.75	41^st	1201	96.6%
2022	56.79	77^th	145	46.9%
2023	52.50	311^th	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	14^th	618	97.7%
2023	89.97	53^rd	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
2018	96.94	8^th	1023	99.2%
2019	96.23	6^th	862	99.3%
2021	96.21	18^th	1219	98.5%
2022	92.61	24^th	824	97.1%
2023	94.26	41^st	1219	96.6%
2024	88.76	34^th	602	94.4%

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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
2018	96.31	18^th	1032	98.3%
2019	94.72	19^th	850	97.8%
2021	97.24	17^th	1220	98.6%
2022	91.86	21^st	830	97.5%
2023	97.14	17^th	1216	98.6%
2024	93.25	22^nd	628	96.5%

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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
2021	77.29	71^st	620	88.5%
2022	51.72	126^th	270	53.3%
2023	76.61	57^th	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
2021	87.01	21^st	895	97.7%
2022	67.40	80^th	289	72.3%
2023	98.38	2^nd	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
2018	98.10	7^th	911	99.2%
2019	97.62	10^th	709	98.6%
2021	97.59	9^th	1198	99.2%
2022	94.68	20^th	716	97.2%
2023	97.85	12^th	1170	99.0%
2024	98.18	3^rd	486	99.4%

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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
2018	93.20	8^th	720	98.9%
2019	93.32	6^th	595	99.0%
2021	91.68	19^th	1161	98.4%
2022	90.07	23^rd	800	97.1%
2023	90.62	37^th	1024	96.4%
2024	86.32	27^th	486	94.4%

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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.

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	Total
2017	382	18	14	89	1	2	32	538
2018	498	23	19	114	1	6	47	708
2019	495	19	23	106	1	5	53	702
2020	522	20	29	109	0	4	57	741
2021	498	24	28	103	0	4	60	717
2022	498	13	36	110	0	5	64	726
2023	524	12	37	120	0	6	60	759
2024	516	16	38	135	0	5	66	776

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
2024	776	40.3	19.2	n/a

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
2024	776	40.3	19.2	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bridges Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 9^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 24^th of 1245 Elementary schools	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	702	759	8.1%
African American	19	12	36.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	23	37	60.9%
Hispanic	106	120	13.2%
Pacific Islander	5	6	20%
White	495	524	5.9%
Two or More Races	53	60	13.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5%	6.9%	1.9%

Schools Near Bridges Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (2024)				AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Bridges Elementary School	Public	K-6	5205 S Soboba St	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-8700	776	40	19.2		516 (66.5%)	16 (2.1%)	135 (17.4%)	38 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	66 (8.5%)	95.5	25^th of 912 public elementary schools	97.3%		96.9	24^th of 1245 public elementary schools	98.1%	1	76.0	83.0	79.0	76.0	74.0	70.0	80.0	76.0	66.0	$6,267	$132	$156	$420	$5,553	$426	$5,979
Coronado Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	4333 S Deanza Blvd	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-6900	538	41	13.0		323 (60.0%)	19 (3.5%)	109 (20.3%)	32 (5.9%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.7%)	48 (8.9%)	76.7	189^th of 912 public elementary schools	79.3%		80.7	228^th of 1245 public elementary schools	81.7%	39	52.0	66.0	56.0	54.0	61.0	65.0	60.0	55.0	47.0	$8,040	$383	$348	$1,114	$6,778	$531	$7,309
Power Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4351 S Ranch House Pkwy	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 279-7600	592	38	15.4		383 (64.7%)	27 (4.6%)	127 (21.5%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	43 (7.3%)	69.9	250^th of 912 public elementary schools	72.6%		77.1	269^th of 1245 public elementary schools	78.4%	19	53.0	65.0	57.0	61.0	44.0	54.0	46.0	45.0	55.0	$8,128	$366	$147	$880	$7,194	$420	$7,614
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22700 S Power Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 424-8400	582	39	14.8		361 (62.0%)	8 (1.4%)	156 (26.8%)	11 (1.9%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (6.7%)	65	284^th of 912 public elementary schools	68.9%		75.8	284^th of 1245 public elementary schools	77.2%		52.0	47.0	63.0	60.0	46.0	44.0	47.0	43.0	57.0	$8,326	$763	$82	$1,609	$7,234	$247	$7,481
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center	Public	PK	18655 E Jacaranda Blvd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-8600	65	16	4.1		44 (67.7%)	4 (6.2%)	14 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)											$00			$00
Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom	Public	PK, KG-6	6040 S Joslyn Ln	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-2600	626	37	17.1		310 (49.5%)	19 (3.0%)	149 (23.8%)	86 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (9.4%)	88.5	85^th of 912 public elementary schools	90.7%		91.2	96^th of 1245 public elementary schools	92.3%	11	62.0	68.0	68.0	69.0	76.0	63.0	69.0	55.0	65.0	$8,791	$846	$92	$1,784	$7,613	$239	$7,852
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power	Public, Charter	K-6	22951 S. Power Rd.	Gilbert	85142	Maricopa County	Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 677-8400	572				392 (68.5%)	8 (1.4%)	113 (19.8%)	17 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (6.6%)	55	366^th of 912 public elementary schools	59.9%		86.1	168^th of 1245 public elementary schools	86.5%	198	45.0	57.0	55.0	54.0	47.0	43.0	40.0	35.0	37.0	$6,011	$373	$180	$927	$4,376	$1,082	$5,458
Cortina Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	19680 S 188th St	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-7800	664	39	17.0		469 (70.6%)	13 (2.0%)	113 (17.0%)	14 (2.1%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (7.2%)	84.1	132^nd of 912 public elementary schools	85.5%		88.7	138^th of 1245 public elementary schools	88.9%	6	62.0	68.0	62.0	76.0	49.0	61.0	64.0	62.0	62.0	$6,754	$349	$100	$798	$5,950	$354	$6,305
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	3507 S Ranch House Pkwy	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-8200	622	37	16.8		403 (64.8%)	13 (2.1%)	145 (23.3%)	7 (1.1%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.9%)	80.8	155^th of 912 public elementary schools	83.0%		85.4	177^th of 1245 public elementary schools	85.8%	22	62.0	57.0	55.0	68.0	67.0	61.0	58.0	51.0	59.0	$6,866	$257	$109	$623	$6,047	$453	$6,500
Riggs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6930 S Seville Blvd W	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-3400	837	47	18.0		548 (65.5%)	22 (2.6%)	165 (19.7%)	29 (3.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.1%)	71.5	234^th of 912 public elementary schools	74.3%		86	171^st of 1245 public elementary schools	86.3%	63	48.0	64.0	57.0	54.0	58.0	56.0	51.0	48.0	50.0	$8,192	$690	$86	$1,466	$7,209	$208	$7,416

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges Elementary School

What district is Bridges Elementary School in?

Higley Unified School District

How many students attend Bridges Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 776 students attended Bridges Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bridges Elementary School?

Students at Bridges Elementary School are 66% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Bridges Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sossaman Middle School
High : Higley High School

Is Bridges Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Bridges Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 25^th of 912 Arizona elementary schools.

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