Bridgeport Middle School

Bridgeport Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the town of Bridgeport, Alabama, in Jackson County. The school serves students in grades 5 through 8, with a total enrollment of 130 students and a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. Bridgeport Middle School has 6 full-time equivalent teachers and is situated at 620 Jacobs Avenue.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 5.0 out of 10, placing it at the 41st percentile among the 1360 middle schools in Alabama. In terms of academic performance, Bridgeport Middle School scores 5.9 out of 10, with 47% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 22% proficient or above in Math. These scores indicate areas where the school is focusing on student development and growth.

Bridgeport is a small town with a median household income of $42,012 and a median home value of $108,400. Approximately 12% of the population aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The poverty rate in the area is 26.2%, reflecting a community that faces economic challenges but also offers a close-knit and supportive environment.

Bridgeport Middle School is set in a town that is part of a larger community that cares about its youth and their education.

With an enrollment of 130 students, Bridgeport Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Middle School is 21.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.