Serving 770 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bridges Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 770 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bridges Elementary School's student population of 770 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
770 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Motto
At Bridges Elementary School, we believe in equipping all students with the skills they need to thrive in the ever-changing 21st-century workplace.
School Rankings
Bridges Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#34 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
18%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
67%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Higley Unified School District (4248)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges Elementary School's ranking?
Bridges Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bridges Elementary School?
770 students attend Bridges Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bridges Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridges Elementary School?
Bridges Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridges Elementary School offer ?
Bridges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridges Elementary School part of?
Bridges Elementary School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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