Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bridge View Special Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridge View Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridge View Special Education's student population of 112 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Bridge View Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridge View Special Education is 0.72, which is more 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
#1793 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
35%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
36%
12%
White
15%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridge View Special Education's ranking?
Bridge View Special Education is ranked #1793 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bridge View Special Education often compared to?
Bridge View Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Bellaire Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridge View Special Education?
The graduation rate of Bridge View Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bridge View Special Education?
112 students attend Bridge View Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Bridge View Special Education students are Black, 35% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridge View Special Education?
Bridge View Special Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridge View Special Education offer ?
Bridge View Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridge View Special Education part of?
Bridge View Special Education is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Bridge View Special Education located?
Bridge View Special Education is located in the West Seventh Fort Road neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 21 other public schools located in West Seventh Fort Road.
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