Bridgeprep Academy Of Broward K-8

Bridgeprep Academy Of Broward K-8 is a small public charter school in Hollywood, FL, serving 140 students in grades K-8 within the Broward district. This school stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 0.7% in the 2023-2024 school year, a stark contrast to the district average of 33.6% and nearby schools like Stirling Elementary School (39.5%) and Oakridge Elementary School (52.8%). Additionally, only 5.71% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a much lower percentage than surrounding traditional public schools, which range from 31.56% at Hollywood Hills Elementary School to 59.61% at Oakridge Elementary.

Academically, the school shows a mixed performance. It excels in middle school English Language Arts (ELA) and End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates for Algebra 1 (82%), Biology 1 (83%), and Civics (86%) all well above district and state averages. However, middle school math is a significant weakness, with 8th-grade math proficiency at only 35% in the 2025-2026 school year—26 points below the state average. This creates a paradox: students who take advanced math perform well, but the general math population struggles. Interestingly, the school shares a campus with Bridgeprep Academy Of Hollywood Hills, a K-5 school, but the K-8 program outperforms it in nearly every subject, suggesting a more academically focused track.

Compared to the highest-performing nearby school, Ben Gamla Charter School, Bridgeprep Academy Of Broward K-8 lags in test scores despite having a more advantaged student body in terms of attendance and poverty metrics. Ben Gamla achieves higher proficiency in subjects like 5th-grade math (88% vs. 38%) but has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate (21.2%) and free/reduced lunch rate (34.17%). This suggests that Bridgeprep’s academic model may not be as effective as Ben Gamla’s, despite its strong attendance and socioeconomic profile. The school’s small size also leads to inconsistent year-over-year performance, as the results of a few students can dramatically shift percentages.