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400 South Santa Fe Avenue, Compton, CA 90221-3244
Summary
Bridges Preparatory Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
54.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 48.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 411/1,204 (66th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 285/1,204 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 30:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 151 |
| Low-Income Students | 133 (88.1%) |
| English Learners | 40 (26.5%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 15.8 points from last year and rose 15.2 points over the full period. Math rose 30.0 points from last year and rose 13.6 points over the full period.
•Math +13.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.5% to 60.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American students have the strongest math results at about 54% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.0% to 60.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bridges Preparatory Academy compare within the district?
Bridges Preparatory Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bridges Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Bridges Preparatory Academy ranks No. 411 of 1,204 in reading and No. 285 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Bridges Preparatory Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.5% meet the reading standard and 45.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bridges Preparatory Academy compare with other schools in Compton?
Bridges Preparatory Academy is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Compton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ComptonWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges Preparatory AcademyThis school | 48.2% | 54.3% |
| Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena | 35.0% | 42.6% |
| Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood | 42.7% | 50.6% |
