Bridge Elementary School

Bridge school has a fantastic leadership and very strong parent involvement. Our 2 kids love walking to school every day (if it is not snowing).
—Submitted by a parent

Posted July 26, 2010

One of the best elementary schools in the country. Both my kids loved it. Outstanding teachers and leadership.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 18, 2009

The teachers are very enthusiastic and dedicated. There is a wonderful feeling of community, and lots of opportunities to be involved.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 17, 2009

Bridge has alot of terrific teachers who go the extra mile to connect with the children.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 17, 2009

Bridge is such a warm, nuturing community for students and parents. It has a diverse student body including many children with special needs and all are welcomed and excepted.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 17, 2009

My daughter is a new kindergarten student, and EVERYONE, whether involved with her or not, has been so warm and welcoming. It's been a great experience so far.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 17, 2009

The teachers are very caring, the community is great. The school is strong academically, but equal importance is given to the emotional development of the child which is so important for elementary level children.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 17, 2009

Bridge School in Lexington is a wonderful community that consists of excellent teachers and passionate parents who care about education as well as energetic students who want to excel.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 16, 2009

Bridge School has wonderful teachers, a superb and caring principal and dedicated staff, and has created a true community!
—Submitted by a parent

Posted May 31, 2006

I have 2 kids at Bridge and am impressed with the teachres, principal and other staff. Parents are highly educated and very involved in the school community. A high percentage of kids speak other languages at home, so very international feel to it. Great community overall.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted May 12, 2006

I have been disappointed in the overall curriculum at Bridge. The school does not seem to support much reading outside of the class as library time and checking out books is very limited. Also, the school presents a very biased approach to teaching diversity almost to the point of reverse discrimination against religious organizations. The saddest thing is the school district tries to keep parent's in the dark and almost go out of their way to keep parents from being involved. I have to personally ask the teacher in my daughter's class what books they are reading and what material they are going over in order to know what is going on with my child's education.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted March 27, 2004

Not only does the school fully support our special needs daughter, but it has also readily challenged our academically gifted son. The wide range of support for children of all abilities is unparalleled. A great school led by a superb faculy and administration.
—Submitted by a parent

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	64%
English language learners	n/a

Math

All Students	92%
Female	97%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	85%
English language learners	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	50%
English language learners	n/a

Math

All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	64%
English language learners	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	87%
English language learners	n/a

Math

All Students	91%
Female	84%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	75%
English language learners	n/a

Science

All Students	85%
Female	75%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	78%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	81%
English language learners	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.