Serving 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bridgeway Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy's student population of 125 students has grown by 443% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeway Preparatory Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6801 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
38%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeway Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy is ranked #6801 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bridgeway Preparatory Academy?
125 students attend Bridgeway Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Bridgeway Preparatory Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeway Preparatory Academy?
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridgeway Preparatory Academy offer ?
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bridgeway Preparatory Academy part of?
Bridgeway Preparatory Academy is part of Bridgeway Preparatory Academy School District.
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