Needs Improvement
#9117 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bridge Street Elementary
Elementary School · Yuba City Unified · Yuba City, CA
A Yuba City Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Bridge St., Yuba City, CA 95991
- Math 16% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridge Street Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridge Street Elementary 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 87Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuba City), 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
$64,853
Median home value
$366,200
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95991; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Park Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Yuba City Independence AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| St Isidore SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yuba City Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridge Street Elementary is listed in Yuba City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridge Street Elementary
Bridge Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Yuba City, CA, part of Yuba City Unified, serving approximately 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,117 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridge Street Elementary
What grades does Bridge Street Elementary serve?
Bridge Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bridge Street Elementary?
Bridge Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Street Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridge Street Elementary rank in CA?
Bridge Street Elementary ranks #9,117 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bridge Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridge Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Bridge Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridge Street Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bridge Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Bridge Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridge Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bridge Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridge Street Elementary?
90.2% of students at Bridge Street Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sutter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (530) 822-5225
- Area population (ZIP 95991)
- 42,490
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 95991; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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