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
22:1
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
22:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
GreatSchools Rating
5
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%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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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Map
Attendance Zone
About Wilmington
List Price Range
$517K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
20
Average Home Value
$707,329
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
62%
Household Income
$76,449
% of College Grads
8.1%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,304 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
77.4%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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- Public
- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Field of Dreams
- Soccer
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Wilmington Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
The Banning Museum
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Wilmington Town Square Park
- Picnic Area
- Events
Wilmington Park
- Trails
- Waterpark
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lexi's Community Dog Park
- Dog Park
Greenbelt Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
East Wilmington Vest Pocket Park
- Playground
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