Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bridgewater Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgewater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bridgewater Elementary School's student population of 563 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridgewater Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgewater Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgewater Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgewater Elementary School is ranked #137 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bridgewater Elementary School often compared to?
Bridgewater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenvale Park Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bridgewater Elementary School?
563 students attend Bridgewater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bridgewater Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgewater Elementary School?
Bridgewater Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridgewater Elementary School offer ?
Bridgewater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bridgewater Elementary School part of?
Bridgewater Elementary School is part of Northfield Public School District.
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