Bridgeprep Academy Of Broward K-8 is a public charter elementary and middle school in Hollywood, Florida, serving 101 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This small school consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages in academic measures, while maintaining a diverse student population and low chronic absenteeism rates.
Bridgeprep Academy's academic excellence is evident in its standardized test scores, which exceed the surrounding schools and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 71% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 58% for Broward County and 55% for Florida. Similarly, in EOC/Civics, Bridgeprep Academy had 85% proficiency, while the nearby Championship Academy Of Distinction At Hollywood and Stirling Elementary School had 68% and 67%, respectively. This academic excellence is particularly noteworthy given the school's relatively small size and diverse student population.
Bridgeprep Academy also stands out in terms of attendance and socioeconomic diversity. The school has a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.6% to 10.1% over the past three years, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 22.3% to 49.2%. Additionally, Bridgeprep Academy has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.17% to 36.63%, compared to the surrounding schools, which have rates ranging from 50.64% to 81.74%. This diversity may contribute to the school's academic success, as research has shown that socioeconomic diversity can have a positive impact on student outcomes.
Students at Bridgeprep Academy Of Broward K-8 are 62% Hispanic, 19% African American, 9% White, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.
In the 2022-23 school year, 101 students attended Bridgeprep Academy Of Broward K-8.
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