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Bridges Transition

School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA

A Seattle School District No. 1 school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7201 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

  • Math 25% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2019)
  • 39.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-8.7 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio39.3:1
District spending per student$21,806

Students at Bridges Transition score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 50 points since 2016, to 25% in 2019, across a 4-year record (2016–2019).

Show all 3 years by subject
2016
ELA
75%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2016-2019)

Based on 5 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.4%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Bridges Transition 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 Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,803/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), 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

$90,806

Median home value

$693,500

Median rent

$1,463/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
One School Global North America Seattle CampusPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.5 mi23Compare →
Highline Public Schools Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–124.2 mi182Compare →
Private School ServicesEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–124.7 mi170Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Seattle School District No. 1

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#106 of 106
District spending per student
$21,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bridges Transition is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bridges Transition

Bridges Transition is a public school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 39.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,161 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bridges Transition

What grades does Bridges Transition serve?

Bridges Transition serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Bridges Transition?

Bridges Transition has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Transition?

The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Transition is 39.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bridges Transition rank in WA?

Bridges Transition ranks #2,161 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Bridges Transition's MySchoolScout rating?

Bridges Transition has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Transition?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridges Transition has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).

Is Bridges Transition a charter school?

No, Bridges Transition is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bridges Transition a Title I school?

No, Bridges Transition is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridges Transition?

42.4% of students at Bridges Transition 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 – 12th
Enrollment
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
39.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large City
County
King County
Area population (ZIP 98108)
24,430
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
37
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 98108; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2019, multi-year average, 2016-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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