Serving 172 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bridges Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
9%
25%
White
88%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bridges Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Bridges Academy?
172 students attend Bridges Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bridges Academy students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridges Academy?
Bridges Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bridges Academy offer ?
Bridges Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridges Academy part of?
Bridges Academy is part of Bridges Academy School District.
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