A combined elementary and middle school, Harry Bridges Span School offers students an immersive, all-in-one educational experience in their formative years.
Named after West Coast activist Harry Bridges, who championed social issues such as labor reform and civil rights, the school honors its namesake in a variety of ways. One of those ways is the schoolwide program, The Leader in Me, modeled after Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” This model teaches students to be entrepreneurial, practice excellent time management and strive for academic achievement.
The gifted program at Harry Bridges Span School is highly regarded. Harry Bridges Span School has held a Schools for Advanced Studies, or SAS, designation since 1998, which marks gifted programs that are innovative and effective. Other learning opportunities on campus, like the Learning Garden and Peacemakers program, give students a chance to explore their creativity in practical, hands-on ways.
As a Title I High Achieving School, Harry Bridges Span School’s athletic program is exceptional with award-winning band, drill, cheer, and academic teams. Beyond academics and athletics, educators partner with members of the community, like United Way, to expand students’ personal growth.
Harry Bridges Span School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
1235 BRd Ave,
Wilmington, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Louie Mardesich
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
15.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.4%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,213:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
96.2%
White
1.6%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/13/2025
Greatest school in Wilmington and the band is really great to beat other schools
8/27/2020
las maestras deben de dejar a politica y regresar a la escuela, estan danando a los ninos y a las familias....
3/6/2020
I dont regret put my kid in this school . I tried the school 100% they have the best teacher. Teacher that care about the students.
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
62%
Average Household Income
$84,892
% of College Grads
8.1%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
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Harry Bridges Span School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Wilmington, CA, in the Wilmington neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,111 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Harry Bridges Span School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $724,367. Discover additional schools in the area, like Humanities and Arts Academy of Los Angeles, and more. Learn more about what Wilmington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harry Bridges Span School.