Summary:
The Bridge Academy district in Michigan has only one middle school, Bridge Academy West, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 406 students. The school's student body is predominantly White (86.21%), with smaller percentages of Asian (10.84%) and African American (2.96%) students. However, Bridge Academy West has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan middle schools, performing significantly below state averages across all subject areas and grade levels.
Despite spending $11,843 per student, which is higher than the state average, and having a student-teacher ratio of 25.3, which is slightly higher than the state average, Bridge Academy West is struggling academically. Only 19.1% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 10.5% and a 100% eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The consistently low academic performance of Bridge Academy West is a significant concern, and further investigation into the school's curriculum, teaching practices, and support services for students may be necessary to identify the root causes of the low academic performance and develop targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. Without any other middle schools in the Bridge Academy district to compare to, it is difficult to assess the district's overall performance, but the data suggests that the district as a whole may be underperforming.
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