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Bridge Street
Elementary School · Northampton
2 Parsons Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,348 of 1,793
In Northampton
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#5 of 6
Northampton
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About Bridge Street
Bridge Street is a public elementary school in Northampton, MA, part of Northampton. Bridge Street serves approximately 259 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Bridge Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,348 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Bridge Street show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Bridge Street sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Bridge Street sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
39% of students at Bridge Street were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Bridge Street — Students at Bridge Street score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.4/10.
How Bridge Street Compares
See how Bridge Street performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2 Parsons Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bridge Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jackson Street (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Leeds (rated 8.0/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Leeds), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hadley Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Hadley), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Northampton, see our Northampton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CUTCHINS PROGRAM Northampton | 0.3 mi | — |
| THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHAMPTON Northampton | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| CAMPUS SCHOOL OF SMITH COLLEGE Northampton | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| CLARKE SCHOOLS FOR HEARING AND SPEECH Northampton | 0.7 mi | — |
| LANDER GRINSPOON ACADEMY - SOLOMON SCHECHTER Northampton | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Jackson Street Northampton | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Northampton High Northampton | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Smith Vocational and Agricultural High Northampton | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Hopkins Academy Hadley | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Hadley Elementary Hadley | 2.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School Easthampton | 3.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Hatfield Elementary Hatfield | 3.5 mi | 4.4 |
| John F Kennedy Middle School Florence | 3.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Smith Academy Hatfield | 3.8 mi | 6.1 |
| THE HARTSBROOK SCHOOL Hadley | 3.1 mi | 7.4 |
| R. K. Finn Ryan Road Florence | 3.5 mi | 4.4 |
| THE WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL Easthampton | 4.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School Hadley | 4.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Easthampton High Easthampton | 4.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Leeds Leeds | 4.2 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,077
Median Home Value
$427,100
Median Rent
$1,460/mo
Population
15,237
College Educated
68.5%
Homeownership
45.4%
Avg Commute
22.1 min
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Median Age
40.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A. Irvin Studley Elementary School Attleboro, MA | 5.0 |
| Cold Spring Belchertown, MA | 5.0 |
| Hubbardston Center Hubbardston, MA | 5.0 |
| Lynn Woods Lynn, MA | 5.0 |
| Mark G Hoyle Elementary Swansea, MA | 5.0 |
| Mason Elementary School Roxbury, MA | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bridge Street
What grades does Bridge Street serve?
Bridge Street serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bridge Street?
Bridge Street has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Street?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Street 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 Street rank in MA?
Bridge Street ranks #1,348 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bridge Street's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridge Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Bridge Street?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridge Street has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bridge Street a charter school?
No, Bridge Street is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridge Street a Title I school?
No, Bridge Street is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (413) 587-1460
Resources & Links
District
Northampton- District Enrollment
- 2,495
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,713
- District Rank
- #5 of 6
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