Middlebridge School
- Middlebridge School is a coeducational, boarding and day high school program for students ages 13-19 with learning differences.
- Our students are intelligent and curious learners who demonstrate an eagerness to embrace the learning environment.
- Traditionally, the Middlebridge student presents with difficulties in reading fluency or comprehension, written expression, processing speed or working memory, receptive/expressive language, attention and/or executive dysfunction.
- Our individualized academic program includes daily 1:1 language tutorials and daily academic Social Pragmatics classes.
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Middlebridge School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 318 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- Student Attention Low teacher:student ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Middlebridge School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 7-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 2008 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 40 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 78 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 23% | 23% |
| % International Students | 1% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 90% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 23 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 6 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:2 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 46% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $82,500 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $66,000 | $31,250 |
| Tuition international students | $87,500 | $50,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Shannon Leventhal | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Heather Jensen | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 16 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Equestrian, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Tennis, Track, Track and Field | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Break dance Club, Club Bike, Healthy Living, Math Lovers, The D.A. Club Arts and Music Programs: Drum Line, Southwestern Ambassadors, Southwestern Environmental Associates Recreational Athletic Programs: Choate Chinese Teaching Program | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2008 - 2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Landmark College | 4 | |
| Mitchell College | 2 | |
| Johnson and Wales | 1 | |
| Keane State | 1 | |
| Lesley College | 1 | |
| Pacific University | 1 | |
| University of Arizona-SALT Program | 1 | |
| University of Cincinnati | 1 | |
| University of Southern California: Monterey | 1 | |
| Western New England College | 1 | |
School Notes
- Middlebridge School`s academic curriculum is approved by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The academic program consists of instruction in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art/Humanities, Technology, and Wellness.
- Classes are highly interactive and promote student curiosity while presenting information through a variety of approaches and modalities. The academic program is success-oriented, which drives the selection of materials, the pace of progress through curriculum, designation of assignments and assessments, and the interactions between teachers and students.
- Students attend a proctored study hall Monday-Thursday. Study hall allows students the opportunity to work independently and practice concepts and lessons learned that day. Our academic staff serve as proctors for study halls and are available to answer questions, address student concerns, provide additional resources, and to positively reinforce students as they work through individual assignments.
- THE MIDDLEBRIDGE DIFFERENCE: Our academic day includes daily one-to-one tutorials designed to target written expression, comprehension, and language remediation skills. Daily social pragmatic classes allow students the opportunity to focus on their potential for social and emotional growth, independent living, and career exploration.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia, NLD, Executive Functioning, Receptive/Expressive Language, ADD, ADHD, Written Expression, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing Disorder
- Middlebridge School accreditations: Rhode Island Dept. of Education, SEVP, NEASC Approved
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