BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY SOUTH

www.bridgeprepacademy.com

Charter School 453 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

BridgePrep Academy South is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Miami, Florida area, serving students in grades K-8. As part of a larger network of BridgePrep schools, the institution focuses on a well-rounded academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards, personalized learning, and the integration of technology into the daily classroom experience to better prepare students for secondary education.

Beyond the traditional curriculum, BridgePrep Academy South places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to embrace diverse cultures and languages, often highlighting a "bilingual-friendly" approach to education. With a focus on preparing students to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens, the academy prides itself on strong parent-teacher partnerships and a safe, structured school culture that aims to maximize student potential.

453

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY SOUTH
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	443
Black	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
443 (97.8%)
White
8 (1.8%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)271-3109
Website:	http://www.bridgeprepacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY SOUTH
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	67
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY SOUTH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	46.4%
Male	243	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)