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Bridgeprep Academy of Polk
Elementary School · Polk · Miami, FL
A charter elementary school in Miami, FL where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9875 SW 72 STREET, Miami, FL 33173
- Math 31% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridgeprep Academy of Polk score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridgeprep Academy of Polk 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,053
Median home value
$460,500
Median rent
$1,935/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 1,405 | Compare → |
| Citrus Ridge a Civics AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,347 | Compare → |
| Four Corners Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
| Lake Pointe AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 1,066 | 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.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #138 of 155
- District spending per student
- $11,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridgeprep Academy of Polk
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 535 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,594 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridgeprep Academy of Polk
What grades does Bridgeprep Academy of Polk serve?
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bridgeprep Academy of Polk?
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeprep Academy of Polk?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeprep Academy of Polk is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridgeprep Academy of Polk rank in FL?
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk ranks #3,594 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bridgeprep Academy of Polk's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Bridgeprep Academy of Polk?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridgeprep Academy of Polk has 31% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Bridgeprep Academy of Polk a charter school?
Yes, Bridgeprep Academy of Polk is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bridgeprep Academy of Polk a Title I school?
No, Bridgeprep Academy of Polk is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridgeprep Academy of Polk?
69.3% of students at Bridgeprep Academy of Polk 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (786) 476-2038
- Area population (ZIP 33173)
- 32,042
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 33173; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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