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Bridges Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 147 students

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Posted June 18, 2012

We had a terrible experience at this school. My son began hating school when we transferred him. He's still "recovering" from the experience. Most of the school is fine, but the teacher he had doesn't need to be working around children! I don't think he will ever forget that woman or that school - and not in a good way!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2010

Bridges is an awesome school. I started my children there this year and there is such a big difference in them now, they actually want to go to school. They went to Dobson before and had horrible experiences there, they told me my daughter was below average, and that my son would never be able to learn anything but the basics of life, they had them feeling inadequate, my son never made a good grade at Dobson, when he started Bridges and making good grades he told me 'Mom I'm not retarded am I?' Bridges has helped my children in so many ways. My children get upset when they don't get to go to school. My son never wanted to try and learn and now he is all for it, and tells me that he is smart now. For my family Bridges is heaven sent. Aleta Wolfe
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2009

This school is inspirational it really helps you, i am a former graduate. Bridges Charter school is the best school you could send your kids to. The teachers are great and loving.


Posted November 11, 2009

This school is truly inspirational!!! To be frank you want someone to help your kids? This is the school.I'm speaking as a former student. -S


Posted July 31, 2008

bridges school ins a wonderful place,the teachers are nice and very helpful im on the basketball team and everyone gets a fair chance to be on it. bridges changed my look on school and i made many new friends. #2 kaylin messick
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 6, 2007

Bridges School is a caring and wonderful school. It changed my son's perspective about school. Now, he loves going! Summer Amos
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2007

Bridges is a wonderful school in every way! It is the best thing to happen to our granddaughter in all of her education.
—Submitted by Lee Lane, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
44%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students50%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English47%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled students60%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English47%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students73%
Femalen/a
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Femalen/a
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students80%
Female67%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female50%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English67%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students73%
Female50%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students41%
Female30%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students56%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English41%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students29%
Female30%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled students44%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English29%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students28%
Female20%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students33%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English28%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students39%
Female40%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students44%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English39%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students54%
Female43%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students60%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English54%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female71%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English62%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students62%
Female57%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English62%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled studentsn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 54%
Black 10% 31%
Hispanic 3% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 55%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 26N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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State Road, NC 28676
Phone: (336) 874-2721

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