Very Good
#993 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Bridge Academy West
Middle School · Bridge Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter middle school in Detroit, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3105 Carpenter Road, Detroit, MI 48212
- Math 17% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridge Academy West score 21% 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 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 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
How we rate schools
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Where Bridge Academy West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Kosciuszko SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 0.5 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Caniff Liberty AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–9 | 0.6 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Detroit International Academy for Young WomenEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bridge Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 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 West is listed in Bridge Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridge Academy West
Bridge Academy West is a public middle school in Detroit, MI, part of Bridge Academy, serving approximately 336 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #993 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridge Academy West
What grades does Bridge Academy West serve?
Bridge Academy West serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bridge Academy West?
Bridge Academy West has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy West?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy West is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridge Academy West rank in MI?
Bridge Academy West ranks #993 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bridge Academy West's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridge Academy West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Academy West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridge Academy West has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Bridge Academy West a charter school?
Yes, Bridge Academy West is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bridge Academy West a Title I school?
No, Bridge Academy West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridge Academy West?
100.0% of students at Bridge Academy West 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (313) 462-6200
- 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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