Excellent
#93 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 8% in state
Bridges Preparatory School
School · Sc Public Charter School District · Beaufort, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29449
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bridges Preparatory School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridges Preparatory 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaufort), 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
$67,250
Median home value
$404,600
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29449; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Beaufort Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–10 | 4.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| High Point AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,250 | Compare → |
| Legacy Early CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,583 | 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.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #7 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES 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.
Bridges Preparatory School is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridges Preparatory School
Bridges Preparatory School is a public school in Beaufort, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 1,355 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridges Preparatory School
What grades does Bridges Preparatory School serve?
Bridges Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Bridges Preparatory School?
Bridges Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 1,355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Preparatory School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridges Preparatory School rank in SC?
Bridges Preparatory School ranks #93 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Bridges Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridges Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridges Preparatory School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Bridges Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Bridges Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bridges Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Bridges Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridges Preparatory School?
16.7% of students at Bridges Preparatory 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (843) 982-7737
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 29449)
- 7,761
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 29449; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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