Summary:
Zip code 98813 in Bridgeport, Washington, contains one elementary school, Bridgeport Elementary, serving grades Pre-K through 5th with 347 students in a rural community.
This school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 1-4% of all Washington elementary schools over the last three years. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts (7.53%) and Math (16.55%) for the 2024-2025 school year are far below state averages, indicating students are struggling to meet grade-level standards. The school is part of the Bridgeport School District, which itself ranks in the bottom 6% of districts statewide, suggesting broader systemic factors are at play.
Notably, the school's per-student spending of $19,889 is relatively high, yet outcomes remain poor, pointing to a complex situation beyond simple funding. With nearly 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with high economic need. For parents, this indicates the school requires substantial support and targeted interventions to improve student learning, and understanding the district's overall improvement plan is crucial.
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