Very Good
#371 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 30% in state
Bridges High School
High School · Jefferson County Sd 509j · Madras, OR
A Jefferson County Sd 509j high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
410 SW 4th St, Madras, OR 97741
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 7% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bridges High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 7% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bridges High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,848/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madras), 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
$69,696
Median home value
$308,900
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madras High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 765 | 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.
Jefferson County Sd 509j
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridges High School is listed in Jefferson County SD 509J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridges High School
Bridges High School is a public high school in Madras, OR, part of Jefferson County Sd 509j, serving approximately 85 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridges High School
What grades does Bridges High School serve?
Bridges High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bridges High School?
Bridges High School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridges High School rank in OR?
Bridges High School ranks #371 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Bridges High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridges High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridges High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Bridges High School a charter school?
No, Bridges High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridges High School a Title I school?
No, Bridges High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridges High School?
81.2% of students at Bridges High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (541) 475-4820
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97741)
- 13,750
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97741; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022, multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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