Below Average
#2176 of 2,846 schools in PA
Bridgeport EL Sch
Elementary School · Upper Merion Area Sd · Bridgeport, PA
An Upper Merion Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 Bush and School Lane, Bridgeport, PA 19405
- Math 38% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridgeport EL Sch score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridgeport EL Sch 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 Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,737/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), 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
$78,777
Median home value
$314,700
Median rent
$1,483/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candlebrook EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Davenport EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 1–4 | 1.4 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Gulph EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 427 | 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.
Upper Merion Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridgeport EL Sch is listed in Upper Merion Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridgeport EL Sch
Bridgeport EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, PA, part of Upper Merion Area Sd, serving approximately 265 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,176 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridgeport EL Sch
What grades does Bridgeport EL Sch serve?
Bridgeport EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Bridgeport EL Sch?
Bridgeport EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport EL Sch is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridgeport EL Sch rank in PA?
Bridgeport EL Sch ranks #2,176 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bridgeport EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridgeport EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Bridgeport EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridgeport EL Sch has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bridgeport EL Sch a charter school?
No, Bridgeport EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridgeport EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Bridgeport EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridgeport EL Sch?
91.7% of students at Bridgeport EL Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (610) 205-3602
- Area population (ZIP 19405)
- 5,167
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 19405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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