Excellent
#64 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 3% in state
Bridges Elementary School
Elementary School · Higley Unified School District (4248) · Gilbert, AZ
A Higley Unified School District (4248) elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5205 S SOBOBA ST, Gilbert, AZ 85298
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridges Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 80% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bridges Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), 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
$146,688
Median home value
$598,300
Median rent
$2,525/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85298; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Power Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Chandler Traditional Academy-freedomEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 626 | 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.
Higley Unified School District (4248)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $9,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridges Elementary School is listed in Higley Unified School District (4248); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridges Elementary School
Bridges Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Higley Unified School District (4248), serving approximately 776 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridges Elementary School
What grades does Bridges Elementary School serve?
Bridges Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bridges Elementary School?
Bridges Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridges Elementary School rank in AZ?
Bridges Elementary School ranks #64 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Bridges Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridges Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Bridges Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridges Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Bridges Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bridges Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridges Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bridges Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 776
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (480) 279-8700
- Area population (ZIP 85298)
- 43,536
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 85298; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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