Summary:
The city of Bridgeport, Alabama is home to two schools: Bridgeport Elementary School and Bridgeport Middle School, both of which serve students in the Jackson County district. While Bridgeport Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Alabama middle schools and earned a 4-star rating, Bridgeport Elementary has a lower ranking, typically in the middle 50% of Alabama elementary schools, and a 3-star rating.
Both schools face significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, well above the state average. Bridgeport Middle School generally outperforms Bridgeport Elementary and the state/county averages in both math and English language arts assessments, though Bridgeport Elementary has stronger 4th-grade English scores compared to the county and state. Additionally, both schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 68-69%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population.
The data also reveals a disparity in per-student spending, with Bridgeport Middle School spending significantly more ($15,280) compared to Bridgeport Elementary ($10,210) for the 2018-2019 school year. This difference in resource allocation may contribute to the contrasting performance of the two schools. Overall, the Bridgeport community faces significant challenges, and targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the systemic issues impacting student learning and educational outcomes in the area.
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