Very Good
#3421 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Bridges Preparatory Academy District · Compton, CA
A charter middle school in Compton, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 South Santa Fe Ave., Compton, CA 90221
- Math 34% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridges Preparatory Academy score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2022, reaching 35% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridges Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,495/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Compton), 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
$68,191
Median home value
$541,800
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Lifeline Education CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Compton StepEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Davis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 456 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bridges Preparatory Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bridges Preparatory Academy is listed in Bridges Preparatory Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridges Preparatory Academy
Bridges Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Compton, CA, part of Bridges Preparatory Academy District, serving approximately 134 students in grades 6th-8th with a 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,421 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridges Preparatory Academy
What grades does Bridges Preparatory Academy serve?
Bridges Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bridges Preparatory Academy?
Bridges Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Preparatory Academy is 33.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridges Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Bridges Preparatory Academy ranks #3,421 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bridges Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridges Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridges Preparatory Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Bridges Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Bridges Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bridges Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Bridges Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridges Preparatory Academy?
88.8% of students at Bridges Preparatory Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 200-8819
- Area population (ZIP 90221)
- 50,782
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 90221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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