BRIDGER MIDDLE

www.isdschools.org

744 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

Bridger Middle School, located in Independence, Missouri, is a public middle school serving the Independence School District (ISD). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic rigor, personal growth, and the development of 21st-century skills. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Bridger Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while helping them explore their interests through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

In addition to its academic programs, Bridger Middle School emphasizes the importance of school culture and community engagement. The school utilizes a range of resources provided by the Independence School District to ensure that students have access to technology, extracurricular activities, and support services tailored to their developmental needs. By promoting collaboration among teachers, students, and families, the school strives to create a positive learning atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best and contribute meaningfully to the school community.

744

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIDGER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	159
Black	116
Asian	8
Two or More	75
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

White
374 (50.3%)
Hispanic
159 (21.4%)
Black
116 (15.6%)
Two or More
75 (10.1%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.3%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5375
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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

Grade 6 744