Below Average
#3697 of 4,742 schools in NY
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
105 TECH PL, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,697 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#448 of 570
public schools
In district
#29 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
Academic performance
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity
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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. Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity serves approximately 253 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,697 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
42% of students at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity 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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Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity — Students at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 11 test records from NY 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: 1.5/10.
How Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity Compares
See how Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
105 TECH PL, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MUSIC AND ART (rated 9.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, URBAN ASSEMBLY INSTITUTE OF MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN (rated 8.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$169,285
Median Home Value
$1,131,700
Median Rent
$3,207/mo
Population
69,251
College Educated
79.2%
Homeownership
35.5%
Avg Commute
30.9 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
35.2
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (718) 875-1021
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13- District Enrollment
- 19,232
- Schools in District
- 41
- District Rank
- #29 of 40
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