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#961 of 1,356 schools in AL
Bridgeport Middle School
Middle School · Jackson County · Bridgeport, AL
A Jackson County middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
620 Jacobs Ave, Bridgeport, AL 35740
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridgeport Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridgeport Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,374
Median home value
$110,300
Median rent
$519/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hardy Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| North Sand Mountain SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 703 | Compare → |
| Pisgah High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 603 | Compare → |
| Section High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 546 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jackson County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridgeport Middle School is listed in Jackson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridgeport Middle School
Bridgeport Middle School is a public middle school in Bridgeport, AL, part of Jackson County, serving approximately 130 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #961 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridgeport Middle School
What grades does Bridgeport Middle School serve?
Bridgeport Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bridgeport Middle School?
Bridgeport Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Middle School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridgeport Middle School rank in AL?
Bridgeport Middle School ranks #961 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Bridgeport Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridgeport Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bridgeport Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridgeport Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bridgeport Middle School a charter school?
No, Bridgeport Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridgeport Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bridgeport Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridgeport Middle School?
68.5% of students at Bridgeport Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (256) 495-2967
- Area population (ZIP 35740)
- 3,285
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35740; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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