Serving 253 students in grades 6-8, Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity's student population of 253 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 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 0.75, 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
#779 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
37%
16%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity's ranking?
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity is ranked #779 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity often compared to?
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equityis often viewed alongside schools like Math And Science Exploratory School, New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
253 students attend Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity students are Black, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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