Serving 258 students in grades 6-8, Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity's student population of 258 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1096 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
33%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity's ranking?
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity is ranked #1096 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity?
258 students attend Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity students are Black, 33% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity?
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity offer ?
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity part of?
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity located?
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Downtown Brooklyn.
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