Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 76426, all part of the Bridgeport Independent School District (Isd), serve approximately 2,133 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in the Bridgeport, TX area, a community marked by high economic disadvantage with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 53% to 74%.
Bridgeport High School stands out as the district's strongest performer, showing an upward trend in state rankings (now in the 52nd percentile) with a 96.1% graduation rate and strong proficiency in U.S. History (75%). In contrast, Bridgeport Intermediate (grades 3-5) is the district's biggest challenge, ranking in the 4th percentile statewide with math proficiency rates as low as 17.83% in 4th grade—roughly 30 percentage points below the state average. Bridgeport Middle presents a fascinating split: while its standard grade-level subjects consistently score 10-20 points below state averages, its advanced Algebra I program is exceptional, with 83.58% of 8th graders proficient—far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. Bridgeport Elementary (PK-2) has no test scores to compare but serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (74%).
The most critical takeaway is the severe academic decline at Bridgeport Intermediate, where foundational math and reading skills are not being established, threatening future performance at the middle and high school levels. Additionally, students taking STAAR tests in Spanish at this school perform significantly worse than those taking English versions, suggesting inadequate support for English Language Learners. While Bridgeport High School graduates students at a high rate, its weakness in Algebra I (40.44% proficient) raises concerns about college readiness. Overall, the district ranks in the 23rd percentile in Texas, with per-student spending consistent across schools ($10,929 to $12,352) and moderate student-teacher ratios (14.2:1 to 16.2:1).
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