Summary:
The Bridgeport Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Texas serving approximately 2,000 students across four schools: one high school, one middle school, and two elementary schools, with a predominantly low-income student population where free or reduced lunch rates range from 53% to 74%.
Within the district, Bridgeport Middle stands out for a remarkable strength in advanced math, achieving an 83.58% proficiency rate in Algebra I in the 2025-2026 school year—nearly 30 percentage points higher than the state average—while its other subjects lag behind. In contrast, Bridgeport Intermediate is in critical need of support, ranking in the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools for two consecutive years, with only 17.83% of 4th graders proficient in math compared to 49.28% statewide. Bridgeport High School offers a brighter picture, showing a steady upward trend in its state ranking from the 43rd to the 52nd percentile over three years, earning a 3-star rating, and boasting a strong 96.1% graduation rate while outperforming the state in English II Reading and U.S. History. Bridgeport Elementary (serving PK-2) has no test score data available, creating a gap in understanding early academic performance.
Key takeaways include the "Algebra I anomaly" at the middle school, which suggests a targeted advanced math program despite overall struggles, and the high school's role as a beacon of hope with its improving trajectory. The district overall ranks in the 23rd percentile statewide (732 out of 951) with a 1-star rating, and per-student spending is consistent across schools, ranging from $10,929 to $12,352. The high poverty rates present a significant challenge, but the successes at the middle and high school levels demonstrate that improvement is possible even under these conditions.
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