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Bridges Community Academy

Charter | K-12 | 171 students

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Posted March 23, 2011

This school used to be a great place to be. Now it is horrible. It has changed so much, it's very sad. It's not about the children anymore. There is a horrible bullying problem, and the verbal sexual harrassment runs rampant. The students can pretty much say whatever they want to each other in the middle of a "class" and nothing is said. The conditions of the kitchen/lunchroom are less than satisfactory. The food service is anything but sanitary. I would not recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2011

I really like this school. I moved from a public school. This school is good, when you get a good test grade, the teacher gives you a high five sometimes! They actually help you learn, they use their time to help you. The only down sides about this school is the lunch lady, most of the kids are very different and 'walk time'. The lunch lady always has greasy hair, sometimes doesn't wear gloves when serving the food, burps & laughs and wears really tight shirts. Most kids here have dissablities. It is weird, they crawl around on the floor, some pick fights all the time and others walk around playing their DS & DSi's all day. Walk time is another bad thing about this school, we have to walk around in a circle for a half hour and can't stop. Alot of the teachers there are fake. They talk badly about students behind their backs and act like their best friend to their face. The best teachers there are probably the team five girl teacher and the team four girl teacher that teaches science. 1 teacher there has anger problems, another is always moody & one has leg braces.


Posted April 28, 2010

This school has very few extracuriculars, poor quality of education, and rather unmotivated students. In addition, I would not recomend this school for parents of autistic children as the setup changes every year. I speak from personal experience. One of the its few reedeeming qualities for gifted students, however, is the ability to take PSEO classes in freshman year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 20, 2008

This schools is excellent for those families who like to think 'outside the box'. Their approach with team teaching is wonderful...and the fact that each students individual needs are met is incredible! I don't think there is a better school out there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2008

The school is somwhat good for helping students academically, but because it lets you move at your own pace you somtimes skip through work faster and forget it in the long run. Also the school lacks programs outside of academic work
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 7, 2008

This school works with the children at THEIR level. I couldn't have found a better school...
—Submitted by 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 82% in 2011.

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58%

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90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
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82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

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70%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
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Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

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Malen/a
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Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
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Black, non-Hispanicn/a
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Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
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Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled75%

Reading

All Students88%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled85%

Science

All Students69%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetMet
Grade 5MetData not available
Grade 6Data not availableData not available
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8MetMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
71%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students74%
Female62%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female85%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Science

All Students68%
Female62%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Social Studies

All Students53%
Female46%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled56%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female92%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
88 (2011)
 
78 (2010)
 
96 (2009)
 
89 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 76%
Hispanic 4% 3%
Black 2% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 15%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 11%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 94%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 44%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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190 St Francis Ave
Tiffin, OH 44883
Phone: (419) 455-9295

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