At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
151
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
88%+22.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
30.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Bridges Preparatory Academy is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Compton, California. The school enrolls 151 students. It is part of the Bridges Preparatory Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
30.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictBridges Preparatory Academy District
County6037
CityCompton
ZIP90221
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060256414577
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment151
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.