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Bridgeport Middle School

620 Jacobs Avenue, Bridgeport, AL 35740Jackson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
122
Students
Total enrolled
$15,847
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
22.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 44% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 122 students in grades 05–08 in Bridgeport, Alabama.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,847 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bridgeport Middle School is a small middle in Bridgeport, Alabama, serving grades 05–08 with 122 students. The district invests $15,847 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Bridgeport Middle School

122
Total Students
22.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
6
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution67 male · 55 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 83 students
Student Composition
72%
11%
14%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black11%
Multiracial1%
Native American14%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010183000655

Academic Outcomes at Bridgeport Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35740

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,847Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,847
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,973
Student Support$3,011
Administration$1,902
Operations$2,377
Other$1,585
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,847 spent per student, an estimated $7,020 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
29%
State government
56.5%
Local (property tax)
29.4%
Federal programs
14.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Stevenson Elementary SchoolDutton Elementary SchoolHollywood Elementary SchoolBridgeport Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Stevenson Middle School
↓
High School
North Jackson High SchoolEpruett Center Of Technology
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJackson County →
Phone: (256)495-2967
NCES ID: 010183000655
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bridgeport seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Other
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High
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Elem
Stevenson Elementary School
354 students · PK–04
65% FRL
Mid
Stevenson Middle School
255 students · 05–08
66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
620 Jacobs Avenue, Bridgeport, AL 35740
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.