Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bridges Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
64%
17%
White
28%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Akron City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
How many students attend Bridges Learning Center?
82 students attend Bridges Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bridges Learning Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bridges Learning Center offer ?
Bridges Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bridges Learning Center part of?
Bridges Learning Center is part of Akron City School District.
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