Bridgeprep Academy

Bridgeprep Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 487 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Duval County Public School District, which is ranked 54th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridgeprep Academy faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 46.8% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages of around 31.4%. Academically, Bridgeprep Academy's performance on standardized tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 21% to 41%, compared to 47% to 51% for the district and 55% to 60% for the state. In math, the proficiency rates ranged from 9% to 42%, compared to 43% to 59% for the district and 50% to 63% for the state. Additionally, Bridgeprep Academy's spending per student, while increasing over the years, is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Love Grove Elementary ($15,382) and Duval Charter Scholars Academy ($16,420).

When comparing Bridgeprep Academy to nearby charter schools, such as River City Science Elementary Academy and River City Science Academy Southeast, it becomes clear that Bridgeprep Academy is underperforming academically. These nearby charter schools consistently outperform Bridgeprep Academy on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and ensuring adequate funding and resources for Bridgeprep Academy will be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.