Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bridge Street ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridge Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridge Street's student population of 281 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bridge Street ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridge Street is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
6%
10%
White
51%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Northampton School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridge Street's ranking?
Bridge Street is ranked #1062 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bridge Street often compared to?
Bridge Streetis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Street by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bridge Street?
281 students attend Bridge Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bridge Street students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridge Street?
Bridge Street has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridge Street offer ?
Bridge Street offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bridge Street part of?
Bridge Street is part of Northampton School District.
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