Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bridgewater Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgewater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bridgewater Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bridgewater Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgewater Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#516 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
34%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
62%
74%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgewater Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgewater Elementary School is ranked #516 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Bridgewater Elementary School often compared to?
Bridgewater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A H Bush Elementary School, Temple View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Bridgewater Elementary School?
470 students attend Bridgewater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bridgewater Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgewater Elementary School?
Bridgewater Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridgewater Elementary School offer ?
Bridgewater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bridgewater Elementary School part of?
Bridgewater Elementary School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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