Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

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Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity ranks 209 th of 1504 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 within the New York City Geographic District #13, which is ranked 624 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridges consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Bridges had 55% of 6th graders, 85.25% of 7th graders, and 84.09% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 41.95% and the state's 43.64%. In Math, Bridges had 67.21% of 6th graders, 66.04% of 7th graders, and 50% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 39.05% and 50.56% for the state. Bridges also excels in Regents exams, with 94% of students proficient or better in Living Environment and 95.56% in Algebra I, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Bridges' academic success extends beyond its overall performance, as the school consistently ranks among the top schools in New York for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and white students. The school's performance for special education students is also noteworthy, ranking 304 out of 1,303 New York middle schools in 2023-2024. This achievement is particularly impressive considering the district's overall low ranking and rating. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Urban Assembly Unison School and Dock Street School For Steam Studies, Bridges outperforms them in both ELA and Math proficiency. However, when compared to schools in other districts, such as Middle School 131 and Math And Science Exploratory School, Bridges' performance is more mixed, with some schools outperforming Bridges in certain subject areas.

Detail:

Public 6-8

105 Tech Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11201

(718) 875-1021

District: New York City Geographic District #13

SchoolDigger Rank:
209^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,778

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

African American:

37.2%

White:

25.7%

Hispanic:

22.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity ranks better than 86.1% 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 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.2%), White (25.7%), Hispanic (22.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.8% 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 9.6, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #13! (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 2024 Rankings:

Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity 209^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #13:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #13 624^th of 865 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%
2024	82.36	209^th	1504	86.1%

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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
2022	70.64	197^th	1283	84.6%
2023	86.82	82^nd	1307	93.7%
2024	62.45	304^th	1303	76.7%

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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
2022	58.95	396^th	1306	69.7%
2023	59.72	426^th	1288	66.9%
2024	60.90	411^th	1296	68.3%

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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%
2024	87.70	144^th	1465	90.2%

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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%
2024	72.98	308^th	1464	79.0%

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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
2022	71.34	141^st	706	80.0%
2023	72.91	134^th	696	80.7%
2024	70.55	156^th	705	77.9%

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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
2022	88.12	56^th	914	93.9%
2023	85.72	89^th	943	90.6%
2024	63.25	277^th	953	70.9%

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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%
2024	92.14	42^nd	778	94.6%

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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
2024	65	94	10	57	4	2	21	253

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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
2024	253	26.1	9.6	47.8

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 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
2024	253	26.1	9.6	47.8

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 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

Schools Near Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				NY State Assessments Math (2024)				NY State Assessments Science (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	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I 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 5th 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	253	26	9.6	47.8%	65 (25.7%)	94 (37.2%)	57 (22.5%)	10 (4.0%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	21 (8.3%)	82.4	209^th of 1504 public middle schools	86.1%		85.8	176^th of 1500 public middle schools	88.3%	33		94.0	95.6		55.0	85.3	84.1		67.2	66.0	50.0			$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	188	17	11.0	85.1%	3 (1.6%)	151 (80.3%)	29 (15.4%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	42.7	862^nd of 1504 public middle schools	42.7%		48.1	762^nd of 1500 public middle schools	49.2%	100		38.1	13.2		34.9	56.9	44.1		37.2	53.2				$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	274	33	8.4	69.0%	18 (6.6%)	191 (69.7%)	44 (16.1%)	13 (4.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	58.7	560^th of 1504 public middle schools	62.8%		68	421^st of 1500 public middle schools	71.9%	139		75.0	56.8		54.0	71.9	64.4		37.5	60.3	12.0		8.7	$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	201	23	8.6	68.2%	38 (18.9%)	89 (44.3%)	52 (25.9%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.5%)	37.8	960^th of 1504 public middle schools	36.2%		43.4	861^st of 1500 public middle schools	42.6%	99		54.8	82.4		38.8	53.9	51.1		36.2	40.0	20.5			$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	524	58	9.0	44.5%	234 (44.7%)	64 (12.2%)	123 (23.5%)	63 (12.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	33 (6.3%)	85.4	177^th of 1504 public middle schools	88.2%		92.4	101^st of 1500 public middle schools	93.3%	76		86.3	85.5		65.7	69.5	64.7		71.6	83.3				$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	188	25	7.5	90.4%	2 (1.1%)	106 (56.4%)	72 (38.3%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	28.9	1127^th of 1504 public middle schools	25.1%		30.6	1085^th of 1500 public middle schools	27.7%	42	75.7				17.5	40.7	40.6		28.6	41.1	34.9		25.8	$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	81	17	4.8	85.2%	4 (4.9%)	39 (48.1%)	35 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	50	709^th of 1504 public middle schools	52.9%		24.5	1216^th of 1500 public middle schools	18.9%	507					38.1	71.4	41.2		34.8	52.9	50.0		43.8	$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	164	20	8.2	92.1%	8 (4.9%)	37 (22.6%)	110 (67.1%)	4 (2.4%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	41.8	880^th of 1504 public middle schools	41.5%		25	1204^th of 1500 public middle schools	19.7%	324		23.3	21.3		34.3	54.6	64.5		35.1	30.3				$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	228	27	8.4	82.5%	5 (2.2%)	76 (33.3%)	140 (61.4%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	70.9	357^th of 1504 public middle schools	76.3%		73.9	327^th of 1500 public middle schools	78.2%	30		70.5	100.0	41.4	45.3	58.7	70.2	64.5	53.7	69.4	69.2	43.8		$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	179	22	8.0	84.9%	7 (3.9%)	124 (69.3%)	40 (22.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	31.2	1089^th of 1504 public middle schools	27.6%		24.9	1206^th of 1500 public middle schools	19.6%	117		70.0	35.0		39.0	42.5	44.0		22.4	30.8	27.1		32.6	$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

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity.

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

Students at Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity are 37% African American, 26% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

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

Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity ranks 209^th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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