Bridgeport School District
- 45 LYON TERRACE
- BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
- (203) 576-7302
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 56.2% | 82.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 9.7% | 2.8% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $14,010 | $14,642 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.6 | 11.7 |
| Number of Schools | 37 | - |
| Number of Students | 20,451 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,617 | - |
District Test Scores
CAPT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.7% | 78.8% | |
| 2009 | 35.5% | 78.4% | |
| 2008 | 37.2% | 79.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.9% | 82.9% | |
| 2009 | 44.2% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 44.8% | 82.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.7% | 81.5% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 78.4% | |
| 2008 | 32.0% | 80.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.9% | 86.2% | |
| 2009 | 57.4% | 86.5% | |
| 2008 | 57.8% | 88.2% | |
CMT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.2% | 83.6% | |
| 2009 | 55.1% | 82.8% | |
| 2008 | 54.6% | 80.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.2% | 72.3% | |
| 2009 | 39.6% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 39.4% | 68.4% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.5% | 80.3% | |
| 2009 | 57.3% | 83.2% | |
| 2008 | 60.4% | 82.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 85.2% | |
| 2009 | 58.6% | 84.6% | |
| 2008 | 55.6% | 81.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.6% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 39.6% | 74.4% | |
| 2008 | 39.9% | 69.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.3% | 86.5% | |
| 2009 | 65.1% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.3% | 84.8% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.5% | 87.8% | |
| 2009 | 63.3% | 85.9% | |
| 2008 | 57.5% | 83.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.5% | 75.4% | |
| 2009 | 45.7% | 77.7% | |
| 2008 | 41.5% | 74.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 82.5% | |
| 2009 | 57.9% | 82.9% | |
| 2008 | 47.9% | 81.1% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 87.3% | |
| 2009 | 68.9% | 86.5% | |
| 2008 | 65.4% | 85.7% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 88.2% | |
| 2009 | 68.4% | 86.8% | |
| 2008 | 63.8% | 84.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.4% | 85.5% | |
| 2009 | 54.1% | 80.3% | |
| 2008 | 50.1% | 77.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.3% | 85.5% | |
| 2009 | 66.7% | 83.1% | |
| 2008 | 66.3% | 82.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.4% | 87.4% | |
| 2009 | 60.8% | 85.7% | |
| 2008 | 56.3% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.9% | 85.3% | |
| 2009 | 56.7% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 54.9% | 79.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.6% | 79.7% | |
| 2009 | 57.9% | 80.9% | |
| 2008 | 56.5% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.6% | 86.6% | |
| 2009 | 55.1% | 84.5% | |
| 2008 | 50.1% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.3% | 82.6% | |
| 2009 | 46.5% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 47.2% | 77.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.4% | 76.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 76.6% | |
| 2008 | 37.1% | 75.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.6% | 80.6% | |
| 2009 | 64.1% | 83.7% | |
| 2008 | 59.3% | 82.7% | |
Source: CT Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 20,451 | 12.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 688 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,773 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,833 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,732 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,611 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,664 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,492 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,517 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,372 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,438 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,197 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,407 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,292 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,117 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 579 |
| Hispanic | 9,655 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 8,145 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,726 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 10,386 |
| Female | 9,747 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,617 | 12.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 16 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 71 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 1,103 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 409 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 19 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 342 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 78 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 35 |
| Elementary | 17 |
| Secondary | 18 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 30 |
| Library Support Staff | 18 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 887 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 19 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 95 |
| School Administrators | - |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 89 |
| Student Support Services | 102 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 582 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $391,474,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $51,945,000 | 13.3% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $39,103,000 | 10.0% |
| Other School Systems | $647,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $12,091,000 | 3.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $104,000 | 0.03% |
| Total State Revenues | $301,649,000 | 77.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $131,579,000 | 33.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $25,493,000 | 6.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $6,495,000 | 1.7% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $249,000 | 0.06% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $578,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $320,000 | 0.08% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $89,862,000 | 23.0% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,733,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $22,460,000 | 5.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $21,880,000 | 5.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $37,880,000 | 9.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $15,488,000 | 4.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $5,113,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $2,840,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $189,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $88,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $670,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $334,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $9,863,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Other | $1,076,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $2,219,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $291,735,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $188,762,000 | 64.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $89,311,000 | 30.6% |
| Student Support | $15,222,000 | 3.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $6,260,000 | 1.6% |
| General Administration Support | $3,309,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $13,949,000 | 3.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $28,741,000 | 7.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $13,361,000 | 3.4% |
| Other Support Services | $8,469,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $13,662,000 | 4.7% |
| Food Services | $12,641,000 | 3.2% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,021,000 | 0.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 56.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 954 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 528 | 9.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Bridgeport School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 37
- Students: 20,451
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,617
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| BARNUM SCHOOL | ||||
495 Waterview Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 631 | 16.0 |  Review This School |
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| BASSICK HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1181 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | 9-12 | 1,153 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| BEARDSLEY SCHOOL | ||||
500 Huntington Rd
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-6 | 375 | 15.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BLACKHAM SCHOOL | ||||
425 Thorme St
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 1,069 | 15.1 |  3.5 out of 5 9 Reviews |
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| BLACK ROCK SCHOOL | ||||
545 Brewster St
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-6 | 257 | 10.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BRIDGEPORT LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
280 Tesiny Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | 1-12 | 53 | 4.0 | Review This School |
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| BRYANT SCHOOL | ||||
230 Poplar St
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-6 | 400 | 14.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
One Lincoln Blvd
Bridgeport, CT Public | 9-12 | 2,218 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| CLASSICAL STUDIES ACADEMY | ||||
240 Linwood Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-6 | 328 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| COLUMBUS SCHOOL | ||||
275 George St
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 682 | 14.5 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| CROSS SCHOOL | ||||
1775 Reservoir Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-8 | 381 | 12.6 | Review This School |
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| CURIALE SCHOOL | ||||
300 Laurel Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-8 | 580 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| DUNBAR SCHOOL | ||||
445 Union Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-8 | 324 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| EDISON SCHOOL | ||||
115 Boston Terrace
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-6 | 266 | 13.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HALLEN SCHOOL | ||||
68 Omega Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-6 | 340 | 13.4 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HALL SCHOOL | ||||
290 Clermont Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-6 | 277 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| HARDING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1734 Central Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | 9-12 | 1,545 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| HIGH HORIZONS SCHOOL | ||||
700 Palisade Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-8 | 432 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| HOOKER SCHOOL | ||||
138 Roger Williams Rd
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-8 | 462 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| HOWE SCHOOL | ||||
606 Howard Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-9 | 1,061 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| LONGFELLOW SCHOOL | ||||
139 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 422 | 13.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LUIS MUNOZ MARIN SCHOOL | ||||
479 Helen St
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 867 | 14.1 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| MADISON SCHOOL | ||||
376 Wayne St
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-6 | 562 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| MAKE THE GRADE SCHOOL | ||||
86 Whittier St
Bridgeport, CT Public | 7-8 | 54 | 9.6 | Review This School |
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| MCKINLEY SCHOOL | ||||
345 Logan St
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 620 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| MULTICULTURAL MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
 700 Palisade Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-8 | 451 | 14.2 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NEW START PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
136 Lafayette St
Bridgeport, CT Public | 9-12 | 46 | 8.4 | Review This School |
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| PARENT-CHILDREN PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
948 Main St
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK | 2 | - | Review This School |
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| PARK CITY ACADEMY | ||||
391 East Washington Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | 8-12 | 17 | 2.4 | Review This School |
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| PARK CITY MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
1526 Chopsey Hill Rd
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 512 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| READ SCHOOL | ||||
130 Ezra St
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 863 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| ROOSEVELT SCHOOL | ||||
680 Park Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 526 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| SKANE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2977 North Madison Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-KG | 244 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL | ||||
136 Lafayette St
Bridgeport, CT Public | 9-12 | 28 | 5.1 | Review This School |
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| WALTERSVILLE SCHOOL | ||||
95 Gilmore St
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 522 | 15.6 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEBSTER SCHOOL | ||||
1375 North Ave
Bridgeport, CT Public | PK-8 | 839 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| WINTHROP SCHOOL | ||||
85 Eckart St
Bridgeport, CT Public | KG-8 | 724 | 16.2 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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