Bridger Middle School in Independence, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bridger Middle School is a suburban public school in Independence, Missouri that is part of Independence School District 30. It serves 800 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.0:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

800 Students

47 Teachers

18200 E State Route 78

Independence, MO 64057 View local requests

http://www.isdschools.org

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Bridger Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Bridger Middle School Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

31%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Bridger Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 6, 2026

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