Is Bridge View Special Education a good school?

Bridge View Special Education ranks 383 rd of 545 Minnesota alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bridge View Special Education?

In the 2023-24 school year, 112 students attended Bridge View Special Education.

What is the racial makeup of Bridge View Special Education?

Students at Bridge View Special Education are 36% African American, 35% Asian, 15% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Bridge View Special Education

Summary:

Bridge View Special Education is an alternative public school in Saint Paul, Minnesota that serves 114 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Asian students.

While Bridge View has a very low student-teacher ratio, the school faces significant challenges. Its four-year graduation rates have been extremely low in recent years, ranging from 0% to 10%, far below the state average of over 50%. Bridge View students also perform well below state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 16.36% of students proficient or better in math compared to 45.47% statewide. The school has an exceptionally high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty among the student population.

These issues are not unique to Rivereast Program and Juvenile Service Center, two other alternative schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools district that serve similar student demographics. This suggests that the challenges facing Bridge View are systemic within the district's alternative school programs, likely due to factors such as trauma, mental health needs, and lack of resources. Targeted interventions and specialized support services may be necessary to help these vulnerable students succeed.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

350 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102-3299

(651) 293-8640

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
383^rd of 545 Minnesota Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $43,489

Student/teacher ratio: 5.5

Number of students: 112

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.7%

Asian:

34.8%

White:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.1%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.9. (See more...)

Compare Details Bridge View Special Education ranks worse than 70.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.6. (See more...)

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

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bridge View Special Education who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Bridge View Special Education has the largest alternative school student body size in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. Student population at Bridge View Special Education is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.7%), Asian (34.8%), White (15.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridge View Special Education is 5.5, which is the 3^rd best among 1 alternative schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Bridge View Special Education employs 20.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridge View Special Education is $43,489, which is the 2^nd highest among 1 alternative schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bridge View Special Education was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bridge View Special Education 383^rd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Bridge View Special Education in the ranking list.)

Saint Paul Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Paul Public Schools 346^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bridge View Special Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.90	841^st	845	0.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Bridge View Special Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.57	518^th	524	1.1%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bridge View Special Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.34	525^th	533	1.5%
2024	32.60	383^rd	545	29.7%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Bridge View Special Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	12.61	268^th	282	5.0%
2024	64.69	78^th	307	74.6%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Bridge View Special Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	6.87	447^th	492	9.1%
2023	35.05	335^th	476	29.6%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Bridge View Special Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.63	201^st	220	8.6%
2023	71.48	41^st	216	81.0%

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

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Enrollment information for Bridge View Special Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	127	21	4	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	163
1989	112	18	2	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	141
1990	106	19	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	137
1991	91	16	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	-5	114
1992	77	13	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	104
1993	81	12	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	105
1994	75	14	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	102
1995	74	17	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	107
1996	74	17	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	107
1997	66	13	8	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	100
1998	62	14	10	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	99
1999	68	12	10	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	105
2000	71	14	15	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	118
2001	73	14	21	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	125
2002	59	28	27	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	133
2003	59	28	27	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	133
2004	64	33	27	18	6	n/a	n/a	0	148
2005	73	33	32	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	163
2006	73	35	39	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	170
2007	71	43	39	21	5	n/a	n/a	0	179
2008	69	45	46	26	5	n/a	n/a	0	191
2009	70	50	51	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	203
2010	62	46	47	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	181
2011	56	50	47	26	2	0	0	0	181
2012	37	50	40	19	2	0	1	0	149
2013	34	45	43	18	3	0	1	0	144
2014	26	45	37	16	3	0	1	0	128
2015	27	48	35	15	3	0	1	0	129
2016	21	53	33	12	4	0	2	0	125
2017	22	56	35	11	4	0	4	0	132
2018	21	66	30	12	4	0	3	0	136
2019	23	58	31	12	6	0	4	0	134
2020	26	54	35	11	4	0	6	0	136
2021	23	50	31	7	4	0	8	0	123
2022	18	43	31	8	4	0	6	0	110
2023	18	45	34	9	2	0	6	0	114
2024	17	40	39	8	2	0	6	0	112

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 View Special Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	163	45.7	3.5	64.4
1989	141	55.9	2.5	0
1990	137	55.0	2.4	57.7
1991	114	50.8	2.2	78.1
1992	104	31.1	3.3	n/a
1993	105	28.5	3.7	48.6
1994	102	23.5	4.3	50
1995	107	0.0	0.0	47.7
1996	107	0.0	0.0	47.7
1997	100	19.0	5.3	36
1998	99	n/a	0.0	52.5
1999	105	25.7	4.1	54.3
2000	118	20.2	5.8	56.8
2001	125	22.0	5.7	60.8
2002	133	21.8	6.1	57.1
2003	133	21.8	6.1	57.1
2004	148	18.7	7.9	54.7
2005	163	24.8	6.6	57.1
2006	170	22.0	7.7	57.6
2007	179	27.1	6.6	60.3
2008	191	26.0	7.3	64.9
2009	203	28.7	7.1	64.5
2010	181	25.3	7.1	70.7
2011	181	22.7	7.9	66.9
2012	149	22.7	6.5	73.8
2013	144	19.6	7.3	70.1
2014	128	20.4	6.2	71.9
2015	129	20.0	6.4	71.3
2016	125	18.0	6.9	76.8
2017	132	16.8	7.8	71.2
2018	136	20.0	6.7	63.2
2019	134	21.9	6.1	67.2
2020	136	19.5	6.9	68.4
2021	123	18.9	6.4	65
2022	110	18.5	5.9	65.5
2023	114	17.7	6.4	85.1
2024	112	20.3	5.5	82.1

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 View Special Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	163	45.7	3.5	64.4
1989	141	55.9	2.5	0
1990	137	55.0	2.4	57.7
1991	114	50.8	2.2	78.1
1992	104	31.1	3.3	n/a
1993	105	28.5	3.7	48.6
1994	102	23.5	4.3	50
1995	107	0.0	0.0	47.7
1996	107	0.0	0.0	47.7
1997	100	19.0	5.3	36
1998	99	n/a	0.0	52.5
1999	105	25.7	4.1	54.3
2000	118	20.2	5.8	56.8
2001	125	22.0	5.7	60.8
2002	133	21.8	6.1	57.1
2003	133	21.8	6.1	57.1
2004	148	18.7	7.9	54.7
2005	163	24.8	6.6	57.1
2006	170	22.0	7.7	57.6
2007	179	27.1	6.6	60.3
2008	191	26.0	7.3	64.9
2009	203	28.7	7.1	64.5
2010	181	25.3	7.1	70.7
2011	181	22.7	7.9	66.9
2012	149	22.7	6.5	73.8
2013	144	19.6	7.3	70.1
2014	128	20.4	6.2	71.9
2015	129	20.0	6.4	71.3
2016	125	18.0	6.9	76.8
2017	132	16.8	7.8	71.2
2018	136	20.0	6.7	63.2
2019	134	21.9	6.1	67.2
2020	136	19.5	6.9	68.4
2021	123	18.9	6.4	65
2022	110	18.5	5.9	65.5
2023	114	17.7	6.4	85.1
2024	112	20.3	5.5	82.1

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 View Special Education

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$43,489

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridge View Special Education

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 447^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 335^th of 476 High schools	20.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Bridge View Special Education)	6.3	20	13.8%
11th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)	27.4	19.4	7.9%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Bridge View Special Education)	16.7	28.6	11.9%
End of Course Science (Saint Paul Public Schools)	35.4	26.2	9.2%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	134	114	14.9%
African American	58	45	22.4%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	31	34	9.7%
Hispanic	12	9	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	18	21.7%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.2%	85.1%	17.9%

Schools Near Bridge View Special Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Bridge View Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	350 Colborne St	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-8640	112	20	5.5	82.1%	17 (15.2%)	40 (35.7%)	8 (7.1%)	39 (34.8%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.4%)								(n/a)	20.0	10.0		16.4	0.0	30.0	20.0	10.0	30.0		18.5	$43,489
Resident Student/Out Of State	Public, Alternative	K-12	360 Colborne St	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 767-8243	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shared Time Nonpublic	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	360 Colborne St	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 767-8326	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$5,237
Brittany's Place	Public, Alternative	K-12	360 Colborne Street	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 332-5539	1	1	1.2		0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$42,125
Home/Hospital Instruction	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	345 Smith Ave N	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 226-9625	7	0			3 (42.9%)	2 (28.6%)	1 (14.3%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$13,955
United Hospital Adolescent Program	Public, Alternative	1-12	333 Smith Ave N	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 241-5269	7	1	8.4		4 (57.1%)	2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$33,776
Juvenile Service Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	25 7th St W	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 266-5245	17	0	4.8	82.4%	1 (5.9%)	15 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$60,831
Rivereast Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	1055 Mackubin	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-2567	51	10	5.1	84.3%	10 (19.6%)	28 (54.9%)	2 (3.9%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (17.6%)								(n/a)				0.0				3.1			0.0	$5,237
Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	1897 Delaware Ave	Mendota Heights	55118	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 403-7019	7	0			3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)												$4,398
HOPE Community Academy High School	Public, Charter, Alternative	9-11	720 Payne Ave	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Hope Community Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 796-4500	96	5	18.0	87.5%	2 (2.1%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.0%)	87 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)								(n/a)			23.1	23.1			29.4	29.4		2.9	2.9

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