KIPP Bridge Academy

1700 Market Street

School District

Oakland Unified
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:27
Type

charter

School Map for Oakland Unified School District

GreatSchools Rating

The school rating calculation is based on four ratings: the Student Progress Rating or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, Equity Rating, and Test Score Rating each designed to show different facets of school success. Learn more about GreatSchools Ratings

Reviews

Submitted by student on August 08, 2023

This school is what you expect in any school ratings don’t matter all schools are the same most schools take in students with high grades and amazing attendance just to get this ratting up but this school is different this school helps students with low and high grades this school helps them learn even if they learn in a fast pace or a slow pace this school is patient this school is a good school I am a student here and I don’t like this school who likes school anyways but overall this school is good and also I love how the teachers talk to there students like there family and they really do try there best to get us to our full potential.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2021

We have two students who attend KIPP. A 1st grader in the lower school (Bridge Rising) and a 7th grader in the upper school. The teacher and parent community is growing and I have seen so much improvement over the past 3 years. KIPP staff is creating the most conducive learning environment for our students. Watching our children thrive during this unexpected pandemic has been amazing for us. KIPP has provided families with resources for our students to stay the course during this time. I know that this public charter for their early education was the right choice. KIPP is truly a gift! Panthers on 3!
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2021

El aprendizaje es excelente en esta escuela kipp
Submitted by other on April 22, 2021

This school has really turned around in the last couple years. There are brand new principals, and the school has transformed. It is a place of joy and belonging. The teaching staff is very diverse -- lots of teachers of color. The school also has tremendous supports students with IEPs.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2018

The worst experience I’ve ever had. This school is so unorganized and dysfunctional. The new admin staff has no idea what they are doing, definitely doesn’t know how to work with this demographic of children
Submitted by parent on October 15, 2018

The new leadership teams at the elementary and middle schools are really strong. I see them working hard to make the school better for my kids and the other families. It is not perfect, but no school is, I know they are working hard to help my kids. I know they care about my kids. This year and even then of last the school is safe, my kids are learning, the leaders listen. Thankful for the changes and keeping faith in this school.
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2017

Do not send your child to this school. Very disorganized. Teachers quit beginning and mid-year. Absolutely horrible! Parents are promised so much only to be left disappointment and confused. Save your child and do not enroll in this school. Very funny how all the five star reviews were all submitted the same day! DON'T BE FOOLED!!!
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2017

Beware the 6/10 rating. The school is failing the children. It is a sad how poorly these kids are treated. Parents are promised the world and it is a complete disappointment for parents and students both.
Submitted by parent on July 07, 2017

PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE!! I am sad that this school is still even open!! THis school totally ruined my childs third grade year. I have had countless conversations with many parents who removed their children mid year or removed them at the end of the school year. FYI ALL REVIEWS BELOW DATED JUNE 26, 2017- JUNE 27, 2017 WERE COMPLETED THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND LEADERSHIP AT THE SCHOOL. They saw the overwhelming amounts of negative reviews and had to give 4 stars across the board to boost the reviews. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED. RUN FROM THIS SCHOOL AND DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. THE TEACHERS ARE RUDE AND MEAN TO THE CHILDREN AND YELL AT THEM INSTEAD OF SPEAKING, AND THE LEADERSHIP DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THE ENDLESS AMOUNTS OF DAILY FIGHTS AND CONSISTENT BULLYING!!! THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A JOKE. I HAVE GONE TO PICK UP MY CHILD COUNTLESS TIMES AND THEY DID NOT EVEN KNOW WHERE HE WAS!!
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2017

KIPP Bridge is amazing school, I'm glad that I have my children attending KIPP BRIDGE!
Submitted by other on June 27, 2017

All around, this school is amazing. The principle is always involved with the students as well as the teachers and helps teach them integrity and how to be a great leader.
Submitted by other on June 26, 2017

Kipp offers powerful life tools to children that would otherwise fall by the wayside
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2017

I rate Kipp Bridge Academy a 10
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2017

Ive been inside Kipp Bridge and seen the positive nature of its culture.The kids are loved and excited to be there. Keep your eyes on Kipp Bridge, I think they're just getting started !
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2017

LOVE IT! The school serves ALL children.
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2017

This school has moved my student in both academics and character development. I'm pleased with the results. KIPP Bridge is the best school for my child.
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2017

I have had two children graduate from Kipp Bridge Academy and I respect the leader and the village it takes to educate and help raise these children
Submitted by parent on April 11, 2017

This school has serious issues with top leadership. Do your homework before enrolling your students in this school. Students and teachers are treated horribly. Teacher turnover is incredibly high which provides no consistency for children to learn effectively. No stability.
Submitted by parent on July 08, 2016

PLEASE PLEASE check out this school before sending your child here. KIPP Bridge use have a 10 which is why I sent my child thinking it would be a great middle school experience and it was horrific for us (progressively got worse over the years). Too much yelling, the principal belittles the students and definitely has her list of students she prefers. I can understand having your favorites as we are only human but not to the detriment of other students. The LACK of communication is huge, if you aren't up at the school touching base with the teachers on a regular your child will not get the resources needed which reminds me of an ordinary public school. I think the bar is set high which I think is great but until you master the basics you can't just keep going for the sake of saying you did it. I don't think it's a bad school I think it's a school that has forgot their basic fundamentals and would fall in the same category as an average public school in it's present state. The scores speak volumes for how the school was and is now. Opening a new school should not be their priority until they master this one.
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2014

The teachers do a great job at teaching but they don't ever pick up the phone and notify parents of anything.The principle is respected by both students and parents but she does not follow through and rest assured that things are handled decent and in order, she yells at the kids and is disrespectful. Parents rely on school reach to notify them of upcoming events but the message is partial and no one answers the school telephone so you cant call to ask questions. The level of communication is poor.