Bridgeport Independent School District

Bridgeport Independent School District is a public school district based in Bridgeport, Texas, United States. In addition to Bridgeport, the district also serves the cities of Lake Bridgeport and Runaway Bay. The district operates one high school, Bridgeport High School.

Bridgeport Independent School District
Location
2107 15th St.
Bridgeport, Texas

ESC Region 11[1]

USA
Coordinates33°13′15″N 97°45′7″W
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentBrandon Peavey[1]
Schools5 (2015-2016)[2]
NCES District ID4811340[2]
Students and staff
Students2,293 (2010-11)[1]
Teachers178.35 (2009-10)[2] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio12.66 (2009-10)[2]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class AAAA[3]
District mascotBulls[4]
Colors    Maroon and white[4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2015-16Met Standard[5]
WebsiteBridgeport ISD

Finances

As of the 2010-2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $1,226,863,000.[1] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.023 per $100 of appraised valuation.[1]

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[5] 49 percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received this rating.[6] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[7] A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).

Historical district TEA accountability ratings[5]

  • 2011: Academically Acceptable
  • 2010: Academically Acceptable
  • 2009: Academically Acceptable
  • 2008: Academically Acceptable
  • 2007: Academically Acceptable
  • 2006: Academically Acceptable
  • 2005: Academically Acceptable
  • 2004: Academically Acceptable

Schools

In the 2011-2012 school year, the district had students in five schools.[1]

Regular instructional

  • Bridgeport High School (grades 9-12)
  • Bridgeport Middle (grades 6-8)
  • Bridgeport Intermediate (grades 3-5)
  • Bridgeport Elementary (grades PK-2)

Alternative instructional

  • Wise County Special Education Coop (grades PK-12)

See also

References

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