- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Detroit, MI
Bridge Academy West
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Academy West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260030608288Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge Academy West earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge Academy West has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Academy West ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Bridge Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260030608288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Bridge Academy West shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 260030608288 · Detroit, MI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
331 enr · 20.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridge Academy East (581 students)
Bridge Academy West shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-17.2%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bridge Academy West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy East
581 students
- Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy
392 students
- This school
Bridge Academy West
331 students
What this shows Bridge Academy West reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridge Academy West compares
Bridge Academy West is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Asian 19.0%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Bridge Academy West is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bridge Academy reports $12,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridge Academy West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridge Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge Academy West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 98:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Detroit
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bridge Academy West
How many students attend Bridge Academy West?
Bridge Academy West has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy West?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy West is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridge Academy West?
100.0% of students at Bridge Academy West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge Academy West?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Academy West is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Academy West?
Bridge Academy West has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge Academy West rank among middle schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Academy West ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridge Academy?
Besides Bridge Academy West, Bridge Academy also operates Bridge Academy East (581 students) and Bridge Academy (392 students). See the Bridge Academy district page for the complete list.