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Bridgeport Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 539 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 21, 2010

Bridgeport Schools reputation may be good compared to surrounding, but it is not substantiated by anything the schools do. If they have good ratings academically it is because, as compared to surrounding areas, the vast majority of the students come from educated families, actively involved in their childrens performance. My experience with these teachers and administrators has been that they arrogantly espouse their good ratings yet the school doesn't really do anything to contribute to the performance. Comparing housing prices in this area to surrounding areas (20% higher-supposedly JUST because of the schools) there should be a lot more money going into these school programs/facilities, but I certainly don't see it. As compared to the four school districts from other states we have participated in over the last 9 years (we have a lot of schools to compare too), I would rate this school at the bottom of our experiences.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2009

The best school ever! Almost like a private school except it's free! The school though is a lot about sports, but other than that they do have a lot of academic activities after school and during school. People think that only snobs go to this school, but that isn't true. They are saying that because they are jealous that we are smarter and beat other schools at EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 27, 2008

Tooo much about sports! And not about edu
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 16, 2007

I am a student at BMS, and it is a great school. we have great teachers, sporting teams, and brand new technology. I have had a great 6th and 7th grade experience, and I'm in the process of haveing a wonderful 8th grade year. To top it all off the lunches are great,(especially the pepperoni rolls). Overall, I rate BMS as a 9 out of 10.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 3, 2007

The building & facilities are top-notch, but it seems there is too much emphasis on sports and not enough on academics. While a lot of the teachers are good, some seem not to care that much. It seems way too overrated.
—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.

About these ratings

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 44% in 2010.

209 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

209 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

209 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
93%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 34% in 2010.

206 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2010.

171 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

171 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

170 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
94%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 39% in 2010.

170 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2010.

181 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

181 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

180 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
95%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

180 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female65%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female77%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students60%
Female62%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

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

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female62%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female73%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female62%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students62%
Female52%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

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

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students54%
Female54%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female76%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities73%

Social Studies

All Students58%
Female59%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

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

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 93%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Black 2% 5%
Hispanic 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 18%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone: (304) 326-7142

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