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#168 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 9% in state

Bridge Boston Charter School

Elementary School · Bridge Boston Charter School (District)

435 Warren St., Roxbury, MA 02119

Charter

Enrollment

334

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

8.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#168 of 1,793

In Roxbury

#1 of 19

public schools

School environment

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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Bridge Boston Charter School

8.6/10

Elementary School in Roxbury · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.8/10

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5.0/10

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About Bridge Boston Charter School

Bridge Boston Charter School is a public elementary school in Roxbury, MA, part of Bridge Boston Charter School (District). Bridge Boston Charter School serves approximately 334 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Bridge Boston Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Bridge Boston Charter School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

How it compares2.3 pts above MA schools
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Bridge Boston Charter School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bridge Boston Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.03 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$36,260
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Bridge Boston Charter School — Students at Bridge Boston Charter School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 28.6% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
41.9% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 32.9% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
45.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 113 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014
Math
84.5%
ELA
64.5%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
40.6%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
41.8%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12.7%
ELA
26.7%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
28%
2023
Math
26.2%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
34.7%
ELA
27.7%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
37%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.

How Bridge Boston Charter School Compares

See how Bridge Boston Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.6/10
91th percentile in MA
Academic
7.2/10
Very Good
Growth
9.1/10
Excellent
Environment
9.3/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.2%

Location

435 Warren St., Roxbury, MA 02119

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bridge Boston Charter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Winthrop Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Dorchester), with a comparable rating. Another option is Hale Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Conservatory Lab Charter School (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Dorchester), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Roxbury, see our Roxbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Boston Latin Academy Dorchester 0.1 mi 6.8
Trotter Elementary School Dorchester 0.2 mi 5.0
Haynes Early Education Center Roxbury 0.3 mi 6.4
Higginson-Lewis K-8 School Roxbury 0.3 mi 5.2
Winthrop Elementary School Dorchester 0.4 mi 8.2
City on a Hill Charter Public School Roxbury 0.5 mi 4.8
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School Roxbury 0.4 mi 5.3
King Elementary School Dorchester 0.5 mi 5.7
Ellis Elementary School Roxbury 0.5 mi 6.6
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy Roxbury 0.7 mi 5.4
Burke High School Dorchester 0.7 mi 5.2
Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School Roxbury 0.7 mi 3.1
Frederick Pilot Middle School Dorchester 0.7 mi 5.3
Hale Elementary School Roxbury 0.7 mi 8.2
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School Boston 0.7 mi 5.5
UP Academy Holland Dorchester 0.9 mi 3.4
Conservatory Lab Charter School Dorchester 0.8 mi 7.9
Orchard Gardens K-8 School Roxbury 1.0 mi 6.6
Hernandez K-8 School Roxbury 0.8 mi 6.9
Mason Elementary School Roxbury 0.9 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,255

Median Home Value

$668,900

Median Rent

$1,252/mo

Population

26,851

College Educated

29.8%

Homeownership

24.5%

Avg Commute

29.2 min

Poverty Rate

27.5%

Median Age

35.3

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Elm Street School Walpole, MA 8.6
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J Warren Killam Reading, MA 8.6
Joshua Eaton Reading, MA 8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bridge Boston Charter School

What grades does Bridge Boston Charter School serve?

Bridge Boston Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bridge Boston Charter School?

Bridge Boston Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Boston Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Boston Charter School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bridge Boston Charter School rank in MA?

Bridge Boston Charter School ranks #168 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Bridge Boston Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bridge Boston Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Bridge Boston Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridge Boston Charter School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Bridge Boston Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Bridge Boston Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Bridge Boston Charter School a Title I school?

No, Bridge Boston Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
85 Very Walkable
Transit Score
75 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
334
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%

District

Bridge Boston Charter School (District)
District Enrollment
334
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$36,260
District Rank
#1 of 1

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