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Bridger Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 912 students

 
 
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3 stars

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Posted April 8, 2013

my kid love going to school there help her out with any thing. the teacher so nice there .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2013

The teachers here have been really great. The front office is always kind and courteous. I have not had any negative encounters with administration. They seem to run a tight ship. Organization is good, communication is good. Discipline is pretty good, better than some other schools in the area. Their lunchroom is a bit out of date, old tables and chairs. The layout of the school is confusing because all the hallways look the same and the upstairs is a square. It's easy to head the wrong way around the square.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 26, 2010

They do a great job with a very lower middle income group of kids. They try to treat everyone the same. There is only a little bullying going on at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2008

My oldest went to Bridger and loved it there. My youngest is now in 7th grade and loves school. I will say that my oldest wasn't challenged enough in Math.. They did something for with 4 other students and offered them more challenging assignments using High School math.They do go mile to help the students from what I have seen. Kim
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2008

If anything at all, the curriculum isn't challenging enough. My son attends Bridger and is an effortless honor roll student. My 1 complaint about this school is it needs a serious face lift. The school has to be at least 40 years old. Also kudos to Mr John Sutton...an outstanding asset to this district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2008

As a student at this school, I am fully aware that all my teachers are doing what they're paid to do. No teacher gets paid enough, but they do it because they like to. This school is amwesome.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 9, 2005

The math cirriculum in this school and the other middle schools is cripling these students. He just continues to fall behind and his math teachers don't seem concerned enough to notify us if he fails unit tests. They continue to move forward to the next unit with out the proper understanding of the previous units. He is not alone. Many students struggle with this cirriculum, yet they continue to push ahead, leaving students 'behind' So much for NCLB!
—Submitted by Stephanie, a parent


Posted May 20, 2005

we moved into this area because we only heard great things and to our alarm it has been a nightmare. the education my child is receiving is a disgrace. the educators at this school only care about their next paycheck and how they can humiliate the students in front of their peers. they are on a power trip.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2004

The teachers at the 8th grade center care strongly for our students. I have had one student already pass through, one now attending, and two future students. They definetly get the children prepared for the adventures of High School. I would strongly recommend this school to anyone moving to the Missouri area. The facility couldn't be better. Mr. Jacobs is a wonderful teacher as well as all of my daughters team teachers....
—Submitted by Barbara Crane, 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.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

299 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

299 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

313 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

312 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

284 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

276 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students43%
Female51%
Male34%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
White48%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilities19%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students46%
Female50%
Male43%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities28%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students50%
Female56%
Male43%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities35%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students55%
Female55%
Male55%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities46%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students53%
Female58%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities31%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students54%
Female55%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities31%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students49%
Female49%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 75%
Black 13% 17%
Hispanic 10% 5%
Asian 2% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A44%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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18200 East M78 Hwy
Independence, MO 64057
Phone: (816) 521-5375

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