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Harry Bridges Span

1235 Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA, 90744

About Harry Bridges Span

People often say that Wilmington's Harry Bridges Span School is one of the best middle schools in Wilmington and is part of a well-known group of California middle schools. The school has about 25 students for every teacher. This makes it easier for students to learn in groups, have lessons that are planned out, and get help with their schoolwork when they need it. People who want to find the best middle schools in Wilmington, California, like that the school focuses on core academics, character development, and extracurricular activities. Recent numbers show that 49% of students are good at math and 31% are good at reading and writing. This means that they are doing well in school. People often say that Harry Bridges Span School is one of the best private middle schools in California because it puts students first, gets the community involved, and makes learning fun and safe for everyone.

Contact Information

Address

1235 Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA, 90744

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Phone

(310) 522-5400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 31%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 31% in Math and 49% in Reading.
56
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1203
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world innovations.

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Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

TOP 438 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Harry Bridges Span

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

438

of 739 in California

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.16%
Asian 0.25%
Hispanic 95.84%
Black 1.66%
Two+ Races 0.58%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
1.16%
Asian
0.25%
Hispanic
95.84%
Black
1.66%
Two+ Races
0.58%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1203
48.79%
587 Female
51.21%
616 Male

Student Population

1203 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1213 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Harry Bridges Span School is currently hosting winter activities, including "Winter Wonderland," tamal kit giveaways, and a toy drive for the local community.

FAQ

Q1. What special programs does Harry Bridges have that no one else does?

Ans. Lessons about the sea, STEM projects based in ports, and coastal science activities all make learning more fun.

Q2. How does the school work with other groups in the community?

Ans. Local groups help with mentoring, events, and student projects.

Q3. Are there any bilingual resources?

Ans. There are ELD programs, bilingual aides, and help with language development.

Q4. How do families find out about progress?

Ans. Parents get updates through meetings, progress reports, and digital tools.

Q5. What do you do to get your creative juices flowing?

Ans. Art shows, writing workshops, and projects that focus on design all help people become more creative.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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