Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

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Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity ranks 176 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity is a public middle school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 258 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

Bridges has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.56% White, 33.33% African American, 23.26% Hispanic, and 4.26% Asian. This diversity is notable compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Urban Assembly Unison School (The) and Middle School 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center, which tend to have a higher concentration of specific racial groups. Bridges has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in New York, with a statewide ranking of 176 out of 1,500 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 12% of middle schools in the state.

The school's academic excellence is further highlighted by the strong performance of specific student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and White students, who all rank in the top 10-15% of middle schools in New York. This success can be attributed to the school's effective teaching practices, a strong curriculum, and a focus on providing an equitable and inclusive learning environment for students of different backgrounds. Additionally, Bridges has seen a steady increase in per-student spending and has maintained a relatively small student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic achievements.

Detail:

Public 6-8

105 Tech Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11201

(718) 875-1021

District: New York City Geographic District #13

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,778

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

African American:

33.3%

White:

32.6%

Hispanic:

23.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity ranks better than 88.3% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks first among 7 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #13! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (33.3%), White (32.6%), Hispanic (23.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #13. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity is 9.8. 5 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity employs 26.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity is $19,778, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #13!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity 176^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #13:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #13 617^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

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Rank History for all students at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	89.48	94^th	1242	92.4%
2022	84.49	177^th	1479	88.0%
2023	85.79	176^th	1500	88.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.64	197^th	1283	84.6%
2023	86.82	82^nd	1307	93.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.95	396^th	1306	69.7%
2023	59.72	426^th	1288	66.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	84.87	109^th	1066	89.8%
2022	83.34	179^th	1454	87.7%
2023	88.21	138^th	1463	90.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	86.67	99^th	1071	90.8%
2022	82.56	192^nd	1455	86.8%
2023	79.44	241^st	1464	83.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.34	141^st	706	80.0%
2023	72.91	134^th	696	80.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	88.12	56^th	914	93.9%
2023	85.72	89^th	943	90.6%

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Rank History for White students at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	89.34	37^th	614	94.0%
2022	91.48	45^th	748	94.0%
2023	93.30	29^th	772	96.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	82	111	8	49	2	4	17	273
2021	101	105	10	57	3	1	21	298
2022	93	97	11	69	2	2	20	294
2023	84	86	11	60	1	2	14	258

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 Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	273	24.0	11.3	36.6
2021	298	26.2	11.3	34.6
2022	294	23.1	12.7	35
2023	258	26.1	9.8	41.1

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 Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	273	24.0	11.3	36.6
2021	298	26.2	11.3	34.6
2022	294	23.1	12.7	35
2023	258	26.1	9.8	41.1

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 Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$13,914 (100.0%)	$13,914
2021	$693 (4.5%)	$14,590 (95.5%)	$15,283
2022	$1,365 (8.2%)	$15,188 (91.8%)	$16,553
2023	$1,383 (7.0%)	$18,395 (93.0%)	$19,778

Data source: New York Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Algebra II (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)				NY State Assessments Math (2023)				NY State Assessments Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Algebra II End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity	Public	6-8	105 Tech Pl	Brooklyn	11201	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	No	(718) 875-1021	258	26	9.8	41.1%	84 (32.6%)	86 (33.3%)	60 (23.3%)	11 (4.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.4%)	85.8	176^th of 1500 public middle schools	88.3%		84.5	177^th of 1479 public middle schools	88.0%	1	100.0						100.0			69.1	85.3	77.6		68.8	76.2	28.0		$19,778	$1,383	$18,395
Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School	Public, Charter	6-8	77 Sands St	Brooklyn	11201	Kings County	Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(347) 429-8439	269	25	10.9	82.5%	8 (3.0%)	210 (78.1%)	43 (16.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	48.1	1122^nd of 1228 public middle schools	8.6%		53	635^th of 1479 public middle schools	57.1%	487	37.4	0.0	50.0	5.6	46.2	41.2	28.4	0.0		64.7	38.9	45.2		58.8	38.9			$27,052	$4,617	$22,435
Dock Street School For Steam Studies	Public, Magnet	6-8	19 Dock St	Brooklyn	11201	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	Yes	No	No	(718) 780-7660	278	20	14.0	70.5%	22 (7.9%)	187 (67.3%)	40 (14.4%)	12 (4.3%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.3%)	68	421^st of 1500 public middle schools	71.9%		75.9	273^rd of 1479 public middle schools	81.5%	148	45.8						82.5			56.8	72.3	72.2		34.3	57.4			$20,345	$478	$19,867
Fort Green Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	100 Clermont Ave	Brooklyn	11205	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 254-9401	173	29	5.9	71.1%	25 (14.5%)	80 (46.2%)	48 (27.7%)	4 (2.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (8.1%)	43.4	861^st of 1500 public middle schools	42.6%		30.8	1051^st of 1479 public middle schools	28.9%	190	66.7						73.3			38.6	50.0	63.4		26.3	37.3	17.9	62.5	$27,810	$3,126	$24,684
Math And Science Exploratory School (The)	Public	6-8	345 Dean St	Brooklyn	11217	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	No	(718) 330-9328	522	55	9.5	47.7%	226 (43.3%)	75 (14.4%)	132 (25.3%)	57 (10.9%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	25 (4.8%)	92.4	101^st of 1500 public middle schools	93.3%		90.6	109^th of 1479 public middle schools	92.6%	8	81.6						66.2			74.8	72.3	79.4		78.5	82.2			$22,691	$451	$22,240
Middle School 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center	Public	6-8	300 Adelphi St	Brooklyn	11205	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 834-6734	226	28	7.9	88.5%	1 (0.4%)	138 (61.1%)	77 (34.1%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	30.6	1085^th of 1500 public middle schools	27.7%		27.4	1134^th of 1479 public middle schools	23.3%	49					56.7					39.3	36.9	50.0		20.0	34.4	40.0	18.8	$28,374	$4,089	$24,285
Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School	Public	6-8	62 Park Pl	Brooklyn	11217	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-1216	69	15	4.6	91.3%	9 (13.0%)	29 (42.0%)	29 (42.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	24.5	1216^th of 1500 public middle schools	18.9%		31.7	1037^th of 1479 public middle schools	29.9%	179										35.7	31.3	36.8		23.1	33.3	29.4		$50,279	$5,870	$44,408
University Neighborhood Middle School	Public	6-8	220 Henry St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 267-5701	160	28	5.7	86.9%	11 (6.9%)	42 (26.3%)	95 (59.4%)	4 (2.5%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.1%)	25	1204^th of 1500 public middle schools	19.7%		26.6	1149^th of 1479 public middle schools	22.3%	55	42.9						20.5			50.0	38.9	27.3		36.4	15.6	0.0		$42,535	$3,468	$39,067
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	157 Wilson St-4th Fl	Brooklyn	11211	Kings County	Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 302-4018	247	25	9.8	77.3%	2 (0.8%)	84 (34.0%)	151 (61.1%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	73.9	327^th of 1500 public middle schools	78.2%		77.7	257^th of 1479 public middle schools	82.6%	70	100.0						51.5		35.1	49.1	62.7	59.4	52.8	76.8	68.3	54.6		$21,084	$3,635	$17,449
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)	Public	6-8	170 Gates Ave	Brooklyn	11238	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 399-1061	173	21	8.4	84.4%	13 (7.5%)	111 (64.2%)	29 (16.8%)	7 (4.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	9 (5.2%)	24.9	1206^th of 1500 public middle schools	19.6%		17	1316^th of 1479 public middle schools	11.0%	110	45.5						64.7			29.7	44.4	34.8		18.0	25.5	22.2	39.1	$29,889	$2,334	$27,555

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

What district is Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity in?

New York City Geographic District #13

What is the racial makeup of Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity?

Students at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity are 33% African American, 33% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity?

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity.

Is Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity a good school?

Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity ranks 176^th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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