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Bridgeport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 13,731 students in Bridgeport School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Connecticut.
Public Elementary Schools in Bridgeport School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
36 Schools
776 Schools
# Students
19,112 Students
329,376 Students
# Teachers
1,411 Teachers
27,916 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bridgeport School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Graduation Rate
74%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
# American Indian Students
99 Students
826 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
382 Students
17,267 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
11,016 Students
100,980 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
31%
# Black Students
5,515 Students
41,734 Students
% Black Students
29%
13%
# White Students
1,707 Students
152,258 Students
% White Students
9%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
368 Students
15,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
922
11,882
# Students in K Grade:
1,522
33,935
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,503
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,404
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,466
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,440
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,481
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,369
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,356
31,112
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,455
32,158
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,704
1,707
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,303
1,550
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,237
1,418
# Students in 12th Grade:
950
1,332
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,276 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,372 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$407 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$409 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,276
$26,037
Spending / Student
$21,372
$25,109
Best Bridgeport School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Multicultural Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7505
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7505
Grades: K-8
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
John Winthrop School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Eckart St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7769
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7769
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4510 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Black Rock School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Brewster St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Park City Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1526 Chopsey Hill Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Hooker School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 Roger Williams Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7185
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7185
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #77.
Madison School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 Wayne St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7186
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7186
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
Hallen School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68 Omega Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8216
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8216
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #99.
High Horizons Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #1010.
Classical Studies Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Linwood Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-7188
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-7188
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Beardsley School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Huntington Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7184
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7184
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Bryant School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Poplar St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7303
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7303
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Jettie S. Tisdale School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Hollister Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-8037
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-8037
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #1414.
Blackham School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 Thorme St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Grades: PK-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #1515.
Read School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ezra St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030
Grades: PK-8
| 730 students
Rank: #1616.
Barnum School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 Waterview Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2300
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 580 students
Rank: #1717.
Geraldine Johnson School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
475 Lexington Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2500
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 806 students
Rank: #1818.
Waltersville School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hallett Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Rank: #1919.
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Edison School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Boston Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7183
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7183
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Hall School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 Clermont Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7560
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7560
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Rank: #2222.
Roosevelt School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #2323.
James J. Curiale School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Laurel Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8437
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8437
Grades: PK-8
| 523 students
Rank: #2424.
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
445 Union Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-7194
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-7194
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
Rank: #2525.
Wilbur Cross School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Reservoir Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-2100
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Rank: #2626.
Luis Munoz Marin School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
479 Helen St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-8202
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-8202
Grades: PK-8
| 724 students
Rank: #2727.
Cesar Batalla School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 Howard Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 579-8501
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 579-8501
Grades: PK-8
| 1,054 students
Rank: #2828.
Columbus School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 University Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2100
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
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