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#1141 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Bridge Academy East
Elementary School · Bridge Academy · Hamtramck, MI
A charter elementary school in Hamtramck, MI where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9600 BUFFALO ST, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- Math 30% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridge Academy East score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridge Academy East sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamtramck), 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
$37,293
Median home value
$98,200
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
37.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Hamtramck AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Tau Beta SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Oakland International Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 2–5 | 0.7 mi | 573 | 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.
Bridge Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,735NCES 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.
Bridge Academy East is listed in Bridge Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridge Academy East
Bridge Academy East is a public elementary school in Hamtramck, MI, part of Bridge Academy, serving approximately 653 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,141 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridge Academy East
What grades does Bridge Academy East serve?
Bridge Academy East serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bridge Academy East?
Bridge Academy East has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy East?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy East is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridge Academy East rank in MI?
Bridge Academy East ranks #1,141 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bridge Academy East's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridge Academy East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridge Academy East has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bridge Academy East a charter school?
Yes, Bridge Academy East is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bridge Academy East a Title I school?
No, Bridge Academy East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridge Academy East?
100.0% of students at Bridge Academy East 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.3%
- Phone
- (313) 462-6100
- Area population (ZIP 48212)
- 42,587
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
Official sources & links
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 48212; 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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