Below Average
#3697 of 4,742 schools in NY
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #13 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #13 middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 TECH PL, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 64% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,285
Median home value
$1,131,700
Median rent
$3,207/mo
College educated
79.2%
Homeownership
35.5%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| St Ann's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,042 | Compare → |
| Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| The Sterling SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 2–6 | 0.5 mi | 46 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #13
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #29 of 40
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #13, serving approximately 253 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,697 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity
What grades does Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity serve?
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity?
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity rank in NY?
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity ranks #3,697 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity a charter school?
No, Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity a Title I school?
No, Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity?
47.8% of students at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity 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
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (718) 875-1021
- Area population (ZIP 11201)
- 69,251
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 11201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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