Serving 17 students in grades 10-12, Bridges Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
17 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%

Black
18%
13%

White
59%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-59%
88%

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges Center?
The graduation rate of Bridges Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bridges Center?
17 students attend Bridges Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bridges Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Center?
Bridges Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridges Center offer ?
Bridges Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Bridges Center part of?
Bridges Center is part of Athens Independent School District.
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