Bridge Academy West

Summary:

Bridge Academy West is a public charter middle school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 406 students. The school has a unique racial makeup, with a majority White student population (over 80% in recent years) and a small percentage of African American, Asian, and other minority students.

Bridge Academy West consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts, M-Step/Math, M-Step/Science, and M-Step/Social Studies significantly lower than the Michigan state averages. The school's PSAT performance in English Language Arts and Math also lags behind the state. Additionally, Bridge Academy West has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.9% to 19.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite spending more per student ($11,843 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, the school's academic outcomes have not improved.

When comparing Bridge Academy West's academic performance to the nearby schools, such as Hazel Park Junior High School, Lincoln Middle School, and University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School, it is clear that the school is significantly underperforming. However, Bridge Academy West's chronic absenteeism rates are much lower than the nearby Detroit Lions Academy and George Washington Carver Middle School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

3105 Carpenter St
Detroit, MI 48212

(313) 462-6200

District: Bridge Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
726^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,843

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Asian:

18.2%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridge Academy West ranks worse than 80.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.24. (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 (79.8%), Asian (18.2%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridge Academy West is 19.7. (See more...)

Compare Bridge Academy West employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridge Academy West is $11,843.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridge Academy West:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridge Academy West 726^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bridge Academy West in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Bridge Academy West

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Rank History for all students at Bridge Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2014	22.64	740^th	921	19.7%
2015	25.00	690^th	919	24.9%
2016	33.52	604^th	894	32.4%
2017	28.96	570^th	821	30.6%
2018	31.92	605^th	838	27.8%
2019	17.11	670^th	792	15.4%
2021	10.78	634^th	675	6.1%
2022	12.60	693^rd	776	10.7%
2023	14.23	757^th	883	14.3%
2024	18.24	726^th	897	19.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bridge Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	37.11	85^th	154	44.8%
2019	14.70	44^th	46	4.3%
2023	10.95	71^st	72	1.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridge Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	47.30	435^th	815	46.6%
2019	28.00	526^th	672	21.7%
2021	18.67	470^th	523	10.1%
2022	19.80	590^th	691	14.6%
2023	20.66	685^th	825	17.0%
2024	26.68	626^th	836	25.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bridge Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	32.96	550^th	794	30.7%
2019	15.37	578^th	658	12.2%
2021	7.18	510^th	521	2.1%
2022	8.26	631^st	657	4.0%
2023	10.27	707^th	770	8.2%
2024	12.08	705^th	771	8.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Bridge Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	27.94	590^th	797	26.0%
2019	16.31	558^th	639	12.7%
2021	12.18	504^th	540	6.7%
2022	11.91	602^nd	658	8.5%
2023	13.93	687^th	776	11.5%
2024	18.20	654^th	786	16.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bridge Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	15.68	91^st	104	12.5%
2022	4.14	57^th	57	0.0%
2023	6.70	84^th	87	3.4%
2024	6.99	83^rd	88	5.7%

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Rank History for White students at Bridge Academy West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	15.27	610^th	678	10.0%
2019	8.30	599^th	624	4.0%
2021	5.02	573^rd	577	0.7%
2022	5.59	630^th	638	1.3%
2023	4.87	681^st	688	1.0%
2024	7.31	684^th	701	2.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bridge Academy West

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	205	15	78	1	0	299
2013	171	4	49	2	0	226
2014	182	1	38	1	0	222
2015	210	4	34	1	1	250
2016	241	2	37	3	0	283
2017	255	1	36	3	0	295
2018	286	2	33	2	0	323
2019	267	6	38	0	0	311
2020	287	14	58	0	0	359
2021	272	14	48	0	0	334
2022	307	13	75	2	0	397
2023	350	12	44	0	0	406
2024	268	7	61	0	0	336

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 West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	299	16.0	18.6	99
2013	226	14.0	16.1	98.7
2014	222	12.0	18.5	98.6
2015	250	11.0	22.7	100
2016	283	11.0	25.7	100
2017	295	16.0	18.4	100
2018	323	18.0	17.9	94.7
2019	311	14.0	22.2	99
2020	359	19.0	18.8	99.2
2021	334	18.0	18.5	100
2022	397	17.0	23.3	100
2023	406	16.0	25.3	100
2024	336	17.0	19.7	100

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 West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	299	16.0	18.6	99
2013	226	14.0	16.1	98.7
2014	222	12.0	18.5	98.6
2015	250	11.0	22.7	100
2016	283	11.0	25.7	100
2017	295	16.0	18.4	100
2018	323	18.0	17.9	94.7
2019	311	14.0	22.2	99
2020	359	19.0	18.8	99.2
2021	334	18.0	18.5	100
2022	397	17.0	23.3	100
2023	406	16.0	25.3	100
2024	336	17.0	19.7	100

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 West

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,066 (19.4%)	$8,604 (80.6%)	$10,670
2020	$1,642 (16.9%)	$8,094 (83.1%)	$9,736
2021	$2,382 (25.4%)	$6,994 (74.6%)	$9,376
2022	$1,297 (12.0%)	$9,510 (88.0%)	$10,807
2023	$3,701 (31.3%)	$8,142 (68.7%)	$11,843

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridge Academy West

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 670^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 757^th of 883 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy West)	25.3	11.6	13.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy)	25.3	11.6	13.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Bridge Academy West)	19.2	10	9.2%
6th Grade Math (Bridge Academy)	19.2	10	9.2%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy West)	21	18.6	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy)	21	18.6	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Bridge Academy West)	29	17.7	11.3%
7th Grade Math (Bridge Academy)	29	17.7	11.3%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bridge Academy West)	6.5	8.6	2.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bridge Academy)	6.5	8.6	2.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy West)	31.8	32.1	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Academy)	31.8	32.1	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bridge Academy West)	25.2	15	10.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bridge Academy)	25.2	15	10.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	311	406	30.5%
African American	6	12	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	38	44	15.8%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	267	350	31.1%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	100%	1%

Schools Near Bridge Academy West

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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 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 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bridge Academy West	Public, Charter	6-8	3105 Carpenter St	Detroit	48212	Wayne County	Bridge Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 462-6200	336	17	19.7	100.0%	268 (79.8%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.2	726^th of 897 public middle schools	19.1%		14.2	757^th of 883 public middle schools	14.3%	31	39.3	12.5			19.1	20.2			14.5	18.4		20.5	13.4	$11,843	$3,701	$8,142
Kosciuszko School	Public	7-8	2333 Burger St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7405	272	18	15.5	88.2%	134 (49.3%)	36 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	18.7	718^th of 897 public middle schools	20.0%		14.3	755^th of 883 public middle schools	14.5%	37	40.3	13.9				28.9				13.7		16.9	12.8	$00	$00	$00
Oakland International Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	8228 Conant St	Detroit	48211	Wayne County	Oakland International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 925-1000	347	7	53.3	53.9%	302 (87.0%)	12 (3.5%)	5 (1.4%)	19 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	33.5	586^th of 897 public middle schools	34.7%		18.9	709^th of 883 public middle schools	19.7%	123	51.5	21.1			29.6	25.4			30.6	26.3		28.2	11.8	$13,499	$3,390	$10,109
George Washington Carver Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	14510 2nd Ave	Highland Park	48203	Wayne County	George Washington Carver Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 865-6024	165	9	18.9	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	164 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.6	795^th of 897 public middle schools	11.4%					(n/a)	25.0			17.0	10.3	20.0				12.5	8.5			$00	$00	$00
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-8	5310 Saint Antoine St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 831-0010	375	30	12.5	78.7%	0 (0.0%)	368 (98.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	10.6	819^th of 897 public middle schools	8.7%		11.6	790^th of 883 public middle schools	10.5%	29	35.8	5.1			15.6	20.8			4.6	3.3		15.8	5.8	$15,210	$3,415	$11,795
Blackwell Institute	Public	2-8	9330 Shoemaker St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-4391	117	11	10.6	87.2%	0 (0.0%)	115 (98.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.7	582^nd of 897 public middle schools	35.1%		18.9	711^th of 883 public middle schools	19.5%	129	25.0		17.7		50.0		35.3	22.2	18.8	18.8				$24,404	$7,411	$16,993
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-8	5100 John R St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 832-8400	509	32	15.9	74.7%	6 (1.2%)	495 (97.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	20.4	698^th of 897 public middle schools	22.2%		20.8	684^th of 883 public middle schools	22.5%	14	58.5	12.6			17.5	26.7			3.1	11.9		21.6	9.3	$11,820	$2,746	$9,074
Detroit Lions Academy	Public	6-8	10101 E Canfield St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-9677	0	0	12.3		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$24,814	$8,453	$16,361
Hazel Park Junior High School	Public	6-8	22770 Highland Ave	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 658-2300	434	35	12.3	80.4%	175 (40.3%)	198 (45.6%)	24 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.6%)	13.9	776^th of 897 public middle schools	13.5%		11.7	784^th of 883 public middle schools	11.2%	8	47.7	8.4			17.7	11.1			7.8			17.4	9.1	$18,849	$1,855	$16,994
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	22500 Federal Ave	Warren	48089	Macomb County	Van Dyke Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 758-8320	368	26	14.2	97.6%	41 (11.1%)	261 (70.9%)	15 (4.1%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.7%)	10.6	820^th of 897 public middle schools	8.6%		8.1	833^rd of 883 public middle schools	5.7%	13	41.8				18.9	13.4			4.1	5.8		9.1	2.7	$18,422	$3,426	$14,996

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In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Bridge Academy West.

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Students at Bridge Academy West are 80% White, 18% Asian, 2% African American.

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