Needs Improvement
#685 of 719 schools in ID
Bridge Academy
Middle School · Twin Falls District · Twin Falls, ID
A Twin Falls District middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
616 EASTLAND DRIVE, Twin Falls, ID 83301
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridge Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bridge Academy 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Twin Falls), 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
$62,388
Median home value
$290,600
Median rent
$1,011/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vera C O'leary Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 770 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Snake River Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 5 | 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.
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.
Twin Falls District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 17
- District spending per student
- $9,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridge Academy is listed in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy is a public middle school in Twin Falls, ID, part of Twin Falls District, serving approximately 46 students in grades 7th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridge Academy
What grades does Bridge Academy serve?
Bridge Academy serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bridge Academy?
Bridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridge Academy rank in ID?
Bridge Academy ranks #685 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Bridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridge Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bridge Academy a charter school?
No, Bridge Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridge Academy a Title I school?
No, Bridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridge Academy?
76.1% of students at Bridge 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Twin Falls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.4%
- Phone
- (208) 733-8505
- Area population (ZIP 83301)
- 61,968
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 83301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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