Is Bridge Academy East a good school?

Bridge Academy East ranks 1046 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Bridge Academy East?

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Bridge Academy East.

What is the racial makeup of Bridge Academy East?

Students at Bridge Academy East are 86% White, 11% Asian, 3% African American.

Bridge Academy East

Summary:

Bridge Academy East is an elementary public charter school located in Hamtramck, Michigan, serving 554 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with the majority being White (85.74%) and a significant Asian minority (10.65%), and a very high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite its diverse student body, Hanley International Academy, located just 1 mile away, significantly outperforms Bridge Academy East in academic proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.4% of 3rd graders at Bridge Academy East were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 44.3% at Hanley International Academy. Similarly, in math, only 35.9% of 3rd graders at Bridge Academy East were proficient, compared to 60.8% at Hanley International Academy. This trend extends to other nearby schools, such as Hamtramck Academy, which also outperforms Bridge Academy East across multiple grade levels and subjects.

The school's consistent underperformance compared to state and local averages, as well as the disparities in performance among different student subgroups, indicate a need for a comprehensive review and improvement plan. Bridge Academy East has had high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 7.5% in 2021-2022 to 15.8% in 2019-2020, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students rank in the bottom 25% of Michigan elementary schools in terms of academic performance, suggesting that the school may need to strengthen its support and resources for this student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

9600 Buffalo St
Hamtramck, MI 48212-3323

(313) 462-6100

District: Bridge Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1046^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,026

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 554

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Asian:

10.6%

African American:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridge Academy East ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Bridge Academy East is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2011 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.16. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Asian (10.6%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridge Academy East is 19.1. (See more...)

Compare Bridge Academy East employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridge Academy East is $13,026.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridge Academy East:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridge Academy East 1046^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bridge Academy East in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Bridge Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridge Academy 541^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bridge Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	21.19	1408^th	1565	10.0%
2008	12.73	1475^th	1577	6.5%
2009	13.01	1484^th	1589	6.6%
2010	8.46	1498^th	1552	3.5%
2011	10.28	1471^st	1552	5.2%
2012	17.68	1389^th	1566	11.3%
2013	27.07	1232^nd	1563	21.2%
2014	24.80	1225^th	1533	20.1%
2015	30.50	1151^st	1580	27.2%
2016	25.34	1173^rd	1548	24.2%
2017	27.48	1061^st	1466	27.6%
2018	27.68	1109^th	1448	23.4%
2019	43.52	775^th	1408	45.0%
2021	6.09	1121^st	1153	2.8%
2022	24.41	1009^th	1344	24.9%
2023	25.71	1062^nd	1470	27.8%
2024	28.41	1046^th	1486	29.6%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Bridge Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	31.95	201^st	270	25.6%
2019	42.50	66^th	117	43.6%
2021	11.48	40^th	42	4.8%
2022	29.36	72^nd	98	26.5%
2023	28.45	132^nd	180	26.7%
2024	24.24	142^nd	184	22.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridge Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	42.11	857^th	1397	38.7%
2019	63.88	333^rd	1134	70.6%
2021	10.32	723^rd	749	3.5%
2022	39.76	652^nd	1099	40.7%
2023	39.55	810^th	1350	40.0%
2024	42.64	759^th	1381	45.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bridge Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	27.70	1074^th	1443	25.6%
2019	29.96	852^nd	1171	27.2%
2021	5.19	893^rd	902	1.0%
2022	17.83	949^th	1106	14.2%
2023	21.94	1034^th	1321	21.7%
2024	23.16	1045^th	1342	22.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bridge Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	28.49	1074^th	1446	25.7%
2019	49.57	589^th	1196	50.8%
2021	3.90	910^th	915	0.5%
2022	20.04	932^nd	1139	18.2%
2023	25.63	977^th	1334	26.8%
2024	26.74	978^th	1347	27.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Bridge Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.65	95^th	97	2.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Bridge Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	13.74	1152^nd	1253	8.1%
2019	23.73	919^th	1128	18.5%
2021	2.17	1004^th	1005	0.1%
2022	14.16	1001^st	1102	9.2%
2023	12.56	1099^th	1198	8.3%
2024	17.61	1053^rd	1204	12.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bridge Academy East

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	49.87	532^nd	823	35.4%
2008	24.49	725^th	839	13.6%
2009	18.25	764^th	847	9.8%
2010	16.52	768^th	851	9.8%
2011	31.16	699^th	858	18.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bridge Academy East

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	143	85	79	1	1	n/a	n/a	309
2006	173	44	112	1	0	n/a	n/a	330
2007	207	34	108	1	0	n/a	n/a	350
2008	313	52	155	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	528
2009	326	51	182	6	0	n/a	n/a	565
2010	370	44	167	5	0	n/a	n/a	586
2011	395	34	145	4	1	0	0	579
2012	316	12	97	4	0	0	0	429
2013	327	6	89	2	0	0	0	424
2014	351	7	84	1	0	0	0	443
2015	370	7	74	1	0	0	1	453
2016	353	13	81	1	0	0	0	448
2017	355	12	78	1	0	0	0	446
2018	403	12	72	0	0	0	0	487
2019	375	17	70	0	0	0	0	462
2020	433	8	72	2	0	0	0	515
2021	458	6	67	0	0	0	0	531
2022	458	6	85	6	0	0	1	556
2023	475	17	59	3	0	0	0	554

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 Academy East

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	309	15.0	20.6	98.1
2006	330	17.0	19.4	94.8
2007	350	20.0	17.5	96.6
2008	528	25.0	21.1	98.7
2009	565	27.0	20.9	98.2
2010	586	27.0	21.7	99.1
2011	579	31.0	18.6	99.5
2012	429	21.0	20.4	99.3
2013	424	25.0	16.9	99.3
2014	443	23.0	19.2	99.3
2015	453	21.0	21.5	100
2016	448	25.0	17.9	100
2017	446	24.0	18.5	100
2018	487	21.7	22.4	97.1
2019	462	27.0	17.1	99.8
2020	515	25.0	20.6	97.9
2021	531	30.0	17.7	100
2022	556	33.0	16.8	100
2023	554	29.0	19.1	99.8

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 Academy East

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	309	15.0	20.6	98.1
2006	330	17.0	19.4	94.8
2007	350	20.0	17.5	96.6
2008	528	25.0	21.1	98.7
2009	565	27.0	20.9	98.2
2010	586	27.0	21.7	99.1
2011	579	31.0	18.6	99.5
2012	429	21.0	20.4	99.3
2013	424	25.0	16.9	99.3
2014	443	23.0	19.2	99.3
2015	453	21.0	21.5	100
2016	448	25.0	17.9	100
2017	446	24.0	18.5	100
2018	487	21.7	22.4	97.1
2019	462	27.0	17.1	99.8
2020	515	25.0	20.6	97.9
2021	531	30.0	17.7	100
2022	556	33.0	16.8	100
2023	554	29.0	19.1	99.8

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 Bridge Academy East

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,557 (16.2%)	$8,083 (83.8%)	$9,640
2020	$1,533 (16.5%)	$7,737 (83.5%)	$9,269
2021	$2,223 (23.0%)	$7,450 (77.0%)	$9,673
2022	$1,840 (15.8%)	$9,812 (84.2%)	$11,651
2023	$5,387 (41.4%)	$7,639 (58.6%)	$13,026

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridge Academy East

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 775^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1062^nd of 1470 Elementary schools	17.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy East)	42.9	25.3	17.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy)	42.9	25.3	17.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Bridge Academy East)	68.8	44.8	24%
3rd Grade Math (Bridge Academy)	68.8	44.8	24%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy East)	23.7	23.9	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy)	23.7	23.9	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Bridge Academy East)	36.8	25.7	11.1%
4th Grade Math (Bridge Academy)	36.8	25.7	11.1%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy East)	34.6	26.2	8.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy)	34.6	26.2	8.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Bridge Academy East)	41	26.2	14.8%
5th Grade Math (Bridge Academy)	41	26.2	14.8%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	462	554	19.9%
African American	17	17
American Indian	0	0
Asian	70	59	15.7%
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	375	475	26.7%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.8%	99.8%	0%

Schools Near Bridge Academy East

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bridge Academy East	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	9600 Buffalo St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Bridge Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 462-6100	554	29	19.1	99.8%	475 (85.7%)	17 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	59 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.4	1046^th of 1486 public elementary schools	29.6%		25.7	1062^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	27.8%	16			17.4	28.6	36.0			35.9	33.0	31.1			31.1		4.5		$13,026	$5,387	$7,639
Dickinson East Elementary School	Public	K-6	3385 Norwalk St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7406	603	40	15.2	86.7%	386 (64.0%)	36 (6.0%)	2 (0.3%)	174 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	18.7	1186^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.2%		26	1056^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.2%	130			18.4	19.0	27.7	31.0		16.7	9.6	19.2	20.6		24.0		6.7		$00	$00	$00
Hamtramck Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11420 Conant St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 368-7312	548	29	18.8	96.9%	79 (14.4%)	60 (10.9%)	4 (0.7%)	364 (66.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.3%)	52.6	669^th of 1486 public elementary schools	55.0%		63.7	495^th of 1470 public elementary schools	66.3%	174	77.2	40.4	43.5	47.6	41.9	51.7	64.5	48.4	42.9	22.6	50.0	53.2	30.6	52.6	11.3	42.1	$12,331	$1,795	$10,536
Tau Beta School	Public	K-8	3056 Hanley St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7409	252	15	17.3	89.7%	239 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.9	1007^th of 1486 public elementary schools	32.2%		18.3	1190^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.0%	183	42.9	10.3		20.0	43.3		12.0		33.3	26.7		7.7	23.3	13.8			$00	$00	$00
Oakland International Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter	2-5	4001 Miller St	Detroit	48211	Wayne County	Oakland International Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 923-0790	169	8	21.8	97.6%	157 (92.9%)	9 (5.3%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.5	1190^th of 1486 public elementary schools	19.9%		18.4	1183^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	19.5%	7			24.5	25.2	25.7			28.3	23.3	17.4			21.5		6.3		$15,692	$3,954	$11,739
Oakland International Academy K1	Public, Magnet, Charter	PK, KG-1	6111 Miller St	Detroit	48211	Wayne County	Oakland International Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 327-7673	109	6	18.9	100.0%	97 (89.0%)	10 (9.2%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$8,406	$2,521	$5,885
Early Childhood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	11680 McDougall St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7410	124	15	8.5	91.1%	61 (49.2%)	10 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)																	$00	$00	$00
Holbrook School	Public	K-8	2361 Alice St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7408	203	18	11.6	94.1%	175 (86.2%)	12 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	16.7	1227^th of 1486 public elementary schools	17.4%					(n/a)	33.3		12.5							25.0			16.7				$00	$00	$00
Dickinson West Elementary School	Public	K-6	2333 Burger St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7407	426	26	16.3	88.5%	203 (47.7%)	87 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	10.4	1337^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.0%		11.1	1297^th of 1470 public elementary schools	11.8%	40			12.5	16.3	21.3	14.5		14.7	17.3	8.8	13.6		15.0		3.8		$00	$00	$00
Hanley International Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2400 Denton St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hanley International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 875-8888	660	38	17.4	97.4%	23 (3.5%)	102 (15.5%)	1 (0.2%)	533 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44.6	773^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	48.0%		34.6	924^th of 1470 public elementary schools	37.1%	151	60.7	13.1	44.3	33.3	45.5	20.0	39.0	60.8	22.2	31.2	25.7	23.7	36.4	21.3	20.8	13.1	$12,345	$2,544	$9,802

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