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#4494 of 8,552 schools in TX
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Bridgeway Preparatory Academy · Dallas, TX
A charter elementary school in Dallas, TX where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18106 MARSH LN, Dallas, TX 75287
- Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridgeway Preparatory Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridgeway Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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
$62,538
Median home value
$389,400
Median rent
$1,391/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75287; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Branch ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| La Villita ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Landry ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Arborcreek Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 5 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,615NCES 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.
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy is listed in BRIDGEWAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridgeway Preparatory Academy
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Bridgeway Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,494 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridgeway Preparatory Academy
What grades does Bridgeway Preparatory Academy serve?
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bridgeway Preparatory Academy?
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeway Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeway Preparatory Academy is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridgeway Preparatory Academy rank in TX?
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy ranks #4,494 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bridgeway Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Bridgeway Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridgeway Preparatory Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Bridgeway Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Bridgeway Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bridgeway Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Bridgeway Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridgeway Preparatory Academy?
68.8% of students at Bridgeway Preparatory Academy 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (214) 257-8883
- Area population (ZIP 75287)
- 52,727
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75287; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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