Is Bridgeforth Middle School a good school?

Bridgeforth Middle School ranks 369 th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bridgeforth Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 312 students attended Bridgeforth Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bridgeforth Middle School?

Students at Bridgeforth Middle School are 54% White, 26% African American, 13% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Bridgeforth Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bridgeforth Middle School usually go on to attend Giles County High School

Bridgeforth Middle School

Summary:

Bridgeforth Middle School is a public middle school located in Pulaski, Tennessee, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 314 students. The school is part of the Giles County School District, which is ranked 78 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridgeforth Middle School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently low proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels, particularly in Mathematics (23.4%), English Language Arts (21%), and Science (36.3%), which are significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school's diverse student population, with 57.32% White, 25.48% African American, 4.14% Hispanic, and 11.46% two or more races, is more diverse than the nearby E.O. Coffman Middle School, which is 85.57% White. However, Bridgeforth's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's African American students performing relatively better than their peers statewide, while the school's Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students rank in the bottom 25% of Tennessee middle schools.

Despite spending approximately $10,018 per student, which is higher than the state average, Bridgeforth Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee middle schools, with a ranking between 369 and 435 out of 580-594 schools over the past several years. The school has maintained a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. This suggests that factors beyond just resources and staffing, such as the quality of instruction or other systemic issues, may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and a focus on equity and inclusion.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1051 Bridgeforth CIR
Pulaski, TN 38478

(931) 363-7526

District: Giles County

SchoolDigger Rank:
369^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,076

Students who attend Bridgeforth Middle School usually attend:

High:

Giles County High School

Feeder schools for Bridgeforth Middle School:

Elementary:	Pulaski Elementary
	Southside Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 312

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.5%

African American:

25.6%

Two or more races:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridgeforth Middle School ranks worse than 62.9% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.45. (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 Student population at Bridgeforth Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), African American (25.6%), two or more races (13.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridgeforth Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridgeforth Middle School is $12,076.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridgeforth Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeforth Middle School 369^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Bridgeforth Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Giles County:

SchoolDigger ranks Giles County 70^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bridgeforth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	29.55	345^th	435	20.7%
2011	29.76	364^th	462	21.2%
2012	20.10	408^th	466	12.4%
2013	48.01	322^nd	475	32.2%
2014	47.30	278^th	485	42.7%
2015	40.00	361^st	492	26.6%
2018	40.82	345^th	563	38.7%
2019	39.77	351^st	574	38.9%
2021	24.10	435^th	576	24.5%
2022	30.29	394^th	569	30.8%
2023	29.97	421^st	594	29.1%
2024	36.45	369^th	587	37.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bridgeforth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	52.29	84^th	279	69.9%
2022	23.55	239^th	260	8.1%
2023	23.15	260^th	288	9.7%
2024	24.85	258^th	299	13.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridgeforth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	46.03	255^th	481	47.0%
2019	46.95	239^th	490	51.2%
2021	25.66	369^th	483	23.6%
2022	34.16	312^th	495	37.0%
2023	35.48	319^th	514	37.9%
2024	34.43	328^th	510	35.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Bridgeforth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	41.69	318^th	529	39.9%
2021	19.92	435^th	538	19.1%
2022	29.44	388^th	552	29.7%
2023	27.06	413^th	560	26.3%
2024	35.88	356^th	554	35.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Bridgeforth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	36.67	336^th	523	35.8%
2021	28.89	375^th	529	29.1%
2022	30.16	373^rd	540	30.9%
2023	31.94	384^th	557	31.1%
2024	35.89	357^th	560	36.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Bridgeforth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	42.82	136^th	284	52.1%
2019	32.08	196^th	293	33.1%
2021	28.04	183^rd	277	33.9%
2022	31.17	183^rd	299	38.8%
2023	37.30	173^rd	316	45.3%
2024	36.80	174^th	318	45.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bridgeforth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	37.83	321^st	481	33.3%
2019	41.68	269^th	484	44.4%
2021	26.54	385^th	496	22.4%
2022	32.19	345^th	500	31.0%
2023	25.74	389^th	503	22.7%
2024	32.03	344^th	504	31.7%

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

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Enrollment information for Bridgeforth Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	444	149	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1989	462	150	1	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	616
1990	454	152	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
1991	460	141	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
1992	337	103	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1993	341	96	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1994	315	97	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
1995	315	139	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1996	315	139	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1997	321	135	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	-10	451
1998	369	66	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	439
1999	295	131	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	432	432
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	474	474
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	441	441
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	441	441
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	439	439
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	450	450
2006	296	123	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2007	320	138	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2008	277	121	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2009	269	125	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	398
2010	262	133	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	400
2011	285	124	2	10	1	1	25	0	448
2012	289	118	5	6	0	1	17	0	436
2013	285	117	6	6	0	0	12	0	426
2014	264	91	7	5	0	1	8	0	376
2015	266	103	4	9	0	1	7	0	390
2016	266	105	5	11	0	1	8	0	396
2017	266	102	4	14	0	0	16	0	402
2018	233	98	6	15	0	0	26	0	378
2019	233	95	4	23	2	1	31	0	389
2020	221	110	5	23	0	0	40	0	399
2021	204	95	8	20	0	0	43	0	370
2022	189	90	3	18	1	0	45	0	346
2023	180	80	5	13	0	0	36	0	314
2024	167	80	7	16	0	0	42	0	312

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bridgeforth Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	595	31.0	19.1	n/a
1989	616	31.0	19.8	n/a
1990	611	31.0	19.7	n/a
1991	605	31.0	19.5	n/a
1992	442	31.0	14.2	n/a
1993	442	31.0	14.3	n/a
1994	416	29.0	14.3	n/a
1995	459	29.0	15.8	n/a
1996	459	29.0	15.8	n/a
1997	451	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	439	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	433	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	432	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	474	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	441	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	441	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	439	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	450	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	427	29.0	14.7	n/a
2007	471	29.2	16.1	47.3
2008	403	30.0	13.4	52.9
2009	398	30.0	13.3	59
2010	400	28.0	14.2	56
2011	448	27.0	16.5	56
2012	436	28.0	15.5	62.6
2013	426	27.0	15.7	62.4
2014	376	27.0	13.9	60.9
2015	390	27.0	14.4	97.4
2016	396	25.0	15.8	99.5
2017	402	24.6	16.3	n/a
2018	378	28.0	13.5	n/a
2019	389	28.0	13.8	n/a
2020	399	26.0	15.3	n/a
2021	370	28.1	13.1	n/a
2022	346	29.3	11.7	n/a
2023	314	30.0	10.4	n/a
2024	312	32.0	9.7	n/a

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 Bridgeforth Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	595	31.0	19.1	n/a
1989	616	31.0	19.8	n/a
1990	611	31.0	19.7	n/a
1991	605	31.0	19.5	n/a
1992	442	31.0	14.2	n/a
1993	442	31.0	14.3	n/a
1994	416	29.0	14.3	n/a
1995	459	29.0	15.8	n/a
1996	459	29.0	15.8	n/a
1997	451	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	439	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	433	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	432	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	474	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	441	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	441	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	439	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	450	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	427	29.0	14.7	n/a
2007	471	29.2	16.1	47.3
2008	403	30.0	13.4	52.9
2009	398	30.0	13.3	59
2010	400	28.0	14.2	56
2011	448	27.0	16.5	56
2012	436	28.0	15.5	62.6
2013	426	27.0	15.7	62.4
2014	376	27.0	13.9	60.9
2015	390	27.0	14.4	97.4
2016	396	25.0	15.8	99.5
2017	402	24.6	16.3	n/a
2018	378	28.0	13.5	n/a
2019	389	28.0	13.8	n/a
2020	399	26.0	15.3	n/a
2021	370	28.1	13.1	n/a
2022	346	29.3	11.7	n/a
2023	314	30.0	10.4	n/a
2024	312	32.0	9.7	n/a

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 Bridgeforth Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$638 (6.8%)	$8,250 (87.3%)	$9,448
2020	$552 (5.9%)	$8,274 (89.0%)	$9,300
2021	$1,091 (10.9%)	$8,484 (84.7%)	$10,018
2022	$1,113 (10.5%)	$8,852 (83.7%)	$10,576
2023	$1,436 (11.9%)	$9,894 (81.9%)	$12,076

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridgeforth Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 351^st of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 421^st of 594 Middle schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeforth Middle School)	38.3	13.3	25%
6th Grade Mathematics (Giles County)	42.5	24.1	18.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	33.8	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeforth Middle School)	29.8	29.6	0.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Giles County)	32.2	32.1	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Bridgeforth Middle School)	19.1	38.8	19.7%
6th Grade Social Studies (Giles County)	31.1	38.2	7.1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeforth Middle School)	30.4	10.8	19.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Giles County)	31	24.2	6.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	35	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeforth Middle School)	33	17	16%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Giles County)	33.3	24.2	9.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Bridgeforth Middle School)	33	29.8	3.2%
7th Grade Social Studies (Giles County)	38.8	36.7	2.1%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeforth Middle School)	35.9	29	6.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Giles County)	43.9	36.5	7.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeforth Middle School)	18.2	20.6	2.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Giles County)	23.1	22.2	0.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	27.1	26.3	0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bridgeforth Middle School)	30.5	28	2.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Giles County)	37.6	28.7	8.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Bridgeforth Middle School)	35.2	18.1	17.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Giles County)	41.1	34.1	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bridgeforth Middle School)	26.8	22.4	4.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Giles County)	29.9	32.5	2.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Bridgeforth Middle School)	27.1	32.1	5%
All Grades Social Studies (Giles County)	35.6	34.4	1.2%
All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)	40.9	43.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	389	314	19.3%
African American	95	80	15.8%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	23	13	43.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	233	180	22.7%
Two or More Races	31	36	16.1%

Schools Near Bridgeforth Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady 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	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bridgeforth Middle School	Public	6-8	1051 Bridgeforth CIR	Pulaski	38478	Giles County	Giles County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 363-7526	312	32	9.7		167 (53.5%)	80 (25.6%)	16 (5.1%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (13.5%)	36.5	369^th of 587 public middle schools	37.1%		30	421^st of 594 public middle schools	29.1%	52	24.5	21.9	23.6	23.4	21.7	25.3	15.7	21.0	42.1	38.5	27.0	36.3	49.5	49.0	27.0	42.5	$12,076	$1,436	$9,894
E O Coffman Middle School	Public	6-8	111 Lafayette AVE	Lawrenceburg	38464	Lawrence County	Lawrence County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 762-6395	586	38	15.4		491 (83.8%)	36 (6.1%)	40 (6.8%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	47	297^th of 587 public middle schools	49.4%		39.6	345^th of 594 public middle schools	41.9%	48	24.9	29.1	36.4	29.9	27.8	21.1	27.8	25.7	43.1	41.1	42.0	42.1	38.8	52.0	43.6	44.4	$10,162	$1,164	$8,087

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