Bridge Street

Summary:

Bridge Street is an elementary school located in Northampton, MA that serves students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a student population of 263, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, lags behind the Northampton district and the state averages across all grades and subjects.

In the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.04% of Bridge Street students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.33% in Northampton and 39.17% statewide. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 29.52% of Bridge Street students were proficient or better, compared to 34.62% in Northampton and 40.91% statewide. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as 3rd-grade students with low socioeconomic status, where only 15.63% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 34.9% in Northampton and 44.19% statewide.

The nearby Leeds and R.K. Finn Ryan Road schools generally outperform Bridge Street across academic measures. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Leeds had 50.68% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to Bridge Street's 28.04%. Despite increased per-student spending at Bridge Street, from $17,176 in 2018-2019 to $20,273 in 2020-2021, these investments do not appear to have translated into improved academic outcomes for the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2 Parsons Street
       Northampton, MA  01060


(413) 587-1460

District: Northampton

SchoolDigger Rank:
657th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,273 Help


Students who attend Bridge Street usually attend:

Middle:    John F Kennedy Middle School
High:    Northampton High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
Hispanic:
29.7%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bridge Street ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Northampton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), Hispanic (29.7%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridge Street is 9.3, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Northampton School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridge Street is $20,273, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Northampton School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridge Street:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridge Street 657th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Bridge Street in the ranking list.)

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Northampton:

SchoolDigger ranks Northampton 169th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bridge Street

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Rank History for all students at Bridge Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 27.93 662nd 884 25.1%
2004 37.26 592nd 882 32.9%
2005 41.13 552nd 887 37.8%
2006 31.74 671st 911 26.3%
2007 33.92 666th 911 26.9%
2008 31.19 679th 908 25.2%
2009 36.11 626th 909 31.1%
2010 32.54 669th 920 27.3%
2011 27.29 715th 924 22.6%
2012 18.88 765th 930 17.7%
2013 31.98 681st 928 26.6%
2014 28.55 711th 926 23.2%
2015 26.69 713th 914 22.0%
2016 21.73 765th 932 17.9%
2017 23.19 756th 938 19.4%
2018 21.46 768th 934 17.8%
2019 32.30 668th 942 29.1%
2021 38.76 583rd 936 37.7%
2022 30.43 656th 932 29.6%
2023 39.84 566th 928 39.0%
2024 27.92 657th 916 28.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bridge Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.98 827th 886 6.7%
2019 22.74 781st 896 12.8%
2021 30.03 654th 894 26.8%
2022 19.72 794th 905 12.3%
2024 38.37 426th 731 41.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridge Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.04 579th 685 15.5%
2019 22.54 610th 700 12.9%
2021 22.35 610th 705 13.5%
2022 18.62 701st 772 9.2%
2023 19.02 683rd 757 9.8%
2024 20.83 671st 760 11.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bridge Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.84 633rd 893 29.1%
2019 14.84 805th 902 10.8%
2021 34.26 613th 898 31.7%
2022 36.48 582nd 901 35.4%
2023 39.22 548th 887 38.2%
2024 30.54 621st 886 29.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bridge Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.05 515th 656 21.5%
2022 57.31 228th 672 66.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bridge Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.23 763rd 898 15.0%
2019 45.48 518th 907 42.9%
2021 44.09 502nd 904 44.5%
2022 26.32 687th 908 24.3%
2023 41.01 545th 896 39.2%
2024 28.66 647th 891 27.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Bridge Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.17 600th 925 35.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bridge Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.39 279th 401 30.4%
2023 49.04 177th 420 57.9%
2024 19.81 408th 446 8.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bridge Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.46 681st 772 11.8%
2019 35.89 550th 780 29.5%
2021 43.25 460th 765 39.9%
2022 36.26 521st 764 31.8%
2023 40.59 479th 762 37.1%
2024 45.41 435th 753 42.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Friday, March 9, 2018

Open Quote This school is going downhill by the day. They are not supportive of children's needs and continuously ignore bullying. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bridge Street

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 195 2 28 5 1 n/a n/a 0 231
1989 171 2 35 7 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1990 160 3 45 9 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1991 152 5 30 8 1 n/a n/a 0 196
1992 228 10 36 16 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 276 13 8 22 2 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 308 10 8 26 1 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 299 12 11 28 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 299 12 11 28 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 289 9 15 15 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 261 16 15 16 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 243 7 20 13 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 273 12 19 19 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 249 12 20 16 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2002 274 10 23 21 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 274 10 23 21 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 262 12 16 23 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 240 20 16 24 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 234 17 15 27 1 n/a n/a 12 306
2007 212 9 17 33 1 n/a n/a 15 287
2008 199 10 15 34 1 n/a n/a 13 272
2009 180 9 11 34 1 0 15 0 250
2010 209 8 15 36 3 0 12 0 283
2011 195 10 15 47 3 0 9 0 279
2012 212 8 17 63 2 0 11 0 313
2013 197 8 13 56 1 0 9 0 284
2014 207 7 22 57 2 0 13 0 308
2015 199 8 21 63 2 0 14 0 307
2016 186 10 18 67 2 0 14 0 297
2017 171 7 16 47 2 0 23 0 266
2018 171 7 14 60 1 0 21 0 274
2019 149 3 10 71 1 0 23 0 257
2020 168 9 8 72 1 0 24 0 282
2021 137 6 8 70 0 0 19 0 240
2022 157 9 10 78 0 0 23 1 278
2023 151 9 8 78 0 0 16 1 263

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 Bridge Street

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 n/a n/a n/a
1989 215 n/a n/a n/a
1990 217 n/a n/a n/a
1991 196 n/a n/a n/a
1992 290 n/a n/a n/a
1993 321 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 353 n/a n/a n/a
1995 351 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 351 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 328 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 308 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 283 n/a 0.0 25.8
2000 323 n/a 0.0 24.5
2001 297 n/a 0.0 29.3
2002 330 n/a n/a 32.4
2003 330 n/a n/a 32.4
2004 314 24.0 13.1 26.8
2005 300 24.6 12.2 27.3
2006 306 23.5 13.0 33.7
2007 287 23.0 12.5 33.1
2008 272 22.8 11.9 38.2
2009 250 22.3 11.2 35.2
2010 283 21.2 13.3 29.3
2011 279 23.4 11.9 30.8
2012 313 22.0 14.1 35.1
2013 284 23.5 12.0 28.9
2014 308 20.5 15.0 33.4
2015 307 27.0 11.3 36.5
2016 297 27.0 11.0 n/a
2017 266 26.9 9.8 n/a
2018 274 29.9 9.1 n/a
2019 257 28.6 8.9 n/a
2020 282 29.2 9.6 n/a
2021 240 27.7 8.6 n/a
2022 278 29.2 9.5 n/a
2023 263 28.1 9.3 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 Bridge Street

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 n/a n/a n/a
1989 215 n/a n/a n/a
1990 217 n/a n/a n/a
1991 196 n/a n/a n/a
1992 290 n/a n/a n/a
1993 321 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 353 n/a n/a n/a
1995 351 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 351 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 328 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 308 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 283 n/a 0.0 25.8
2000 323 n/a 0.0 24.5
2001 297 n/a 0.0 29.3
2002 330 n/a n/a 32.4
2003 330 n/a n/a 32.4
2004 314 24.0 13.1 26.8
2005 300 24.6 12.2 27.3
2006 306 23.5 13.0 33.7
2007 287 23.0 12.5 33.1
2008 272 22.8 11.9 38.2
2009 250 22.3 11.2 35.2
2010 283 21.2 13.3 29.3
2011 279 23.4 11.9 30.8
2012 313 22.0 14.1 35.1
2013 284 23.5 12.0 28.9
2014 308 20.5 15.0 33.4
2015 307 27.0 11.3 36.5
2016 297 27.0 11.0 n/a
2017 266 26.9 9.8 n/a
2018 274 29.9 9.1 n/a
2019 257 28.6 8.9 n/a
2020 282 29.2 9.6 n/a
2021 240 27.7 8.6 n/a
2022 278 29.2 9.5 n/a
2023 263 28.1 9.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bridge Street

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $594 (3.5%) $16,582 (96.5%) $17,176
2020 $389 (2.2%) $17,090 (97.8%) $17,479
2021 $1,209 (6.0%) $19,064 (94.0%) $20,273

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridge Street

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 668th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 566th of 928 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Street)3031.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northampton)5753.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bridge Street)1927.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northampton)4444.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Street)5742.9
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northampton)6043.4
 16.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bridge Street)5242.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northampton)5446.3
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Street)4443.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Northampton)5446.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bridge Street)3131
 0%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northampton)4032.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Bridge Street)4137.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Northampton)5148.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bridge Street)4539.6
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Northampton)5447
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Bridge Street)3533.6
 1.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Northampton)4537.9
 7.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Bridge Street)4137.5
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Northampton)4741.3
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students257263
 2.3%
African American39
 200%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic7178
 9.9%
Pacific Islander00
White149151
 1.3%
Two or More Races2316
 30.4%


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Bridge Street ranks 657th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Bridge Street usually go on to attend:

Middle : John F Kennedy Middle School
High : Northampton High

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Bridge Street.

Students at Bridge Street are 57% White, 30% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.


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

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