Bridges Program (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (09-10)
22 students
This chart displays total students of Bridges Program by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Bridges Program by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(09-10)
<50%
53%
(09-10)
<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bridges Program and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
4%
Black
(09-10)
50%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bridges Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
50%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bridges Program and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Bridges Program and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
45%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bridges Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO 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 53% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Bridges Program?
22 students attend Bridges Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bridges Program students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Bridges Program offer ?
Bridges Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Bridges Program part of?
Bridges Program is part of Special School District St. Louis County.

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