Summary:
The city of Bridgeport, Nebraska is home to three schools: two elementary schools, Bridgeport Elementary School and Bridgeport Head Start, as well as one high school, Bridgeport High School. These schools serve students from the Bridgeport Public Schools district, which is part of the larger Educational Service Unit 13.
Among the three schools, Bridgeport Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools over the past three years. The school's test scores are significantly above the state averages across multiple grade levels and subjects, with 72.97% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 78.38% proficiency in 3rd grade math, compared to state averages of 57.45% and 60.26%, respectively. Additionally, Bridgeport Elementary maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%.
In contrast, Bridgeport High School lags behind, with a lower statewide ranking (78 out of 146 high schools) and more modest test scores, particularly in math. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% is also slightly below the state average. The data also reveals a significant population of economically disadvantaged students at Bridgeport Head Start, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 78.57%, which may present unique challenges and require targeted resources and support.
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