Bridgeprep Academy Of Greater Miami

Bridgeprep Academy Of Greater Miami is a public charter elementary school serving 430 students in grades K-5 in Miami, Florida. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 22 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Bridgeprep Academy Of Greater Miami has received 2-3 stars from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating average to below-average performance compared to other Florida elementary schools.

Bridgeprep Academy Of Greater Miami faces several challenges. The school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.2% to 35.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally below the Miami-Dade and Florida averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 53-62% in math and 38-54% in English Language Arts, compared to 57-69% and 56-60% for the district, respectively. The school also serves a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 66.05% to 79.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

When comparing Bridgeprep Academy Of Greater Miami to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. For instance, Miami Children's Museum Charter School, which is 1.2 miles away, consistently outperforms Bridgeprep Academy on test scores, with proficiency rates of 80-92% in math and 80-86% in English Language Arts. Similarly, Downtown Miami Charter School and Mater Academy Of International Studies, which serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, have outperformed Bridgeprep Academy on test scores. Despite the higher per-student spending at Bridgeprep Academy compared to the state average, the school's academic performance remains below average, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.