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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 2025 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 12,127 students in Bridgeport School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Connecticut.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Bridgeport School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
36 Schools
304 Schools
# Students
19,351 Students
150,055 Students
# Teachers
1,355 Teachers
12,633 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Graduation Rate
73%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
60%
35%
% Black
28%
17%
% White
8%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,108 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$407 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$409 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,013
$26,157
Spending / Student
$21,108
$25,225
Best Bridgeport School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Multicultural Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7505
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7505
Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
John Winthrop 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
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4510 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Park City Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1526 Chopsey Hill Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Black Rock School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Brewster St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Roger Williams Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7185
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7185
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
High Horizons Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Classical Studies Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Linwood Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-7188
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-7188
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Jettie S. Tisdale 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
Gr: PK-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Blackham School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 Thorme St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Gr: PK-8 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Waltersville School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hallett Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Barnum School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 Waterview Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2300
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Geraldine Johnson 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
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Read School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ezra St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030
Gr: PK-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
James J. Curiale School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Laurel Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8437
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8437
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Paul Laurence Dunbar 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
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Columbus School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 University Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2100
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Luis Munoz Marin School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
479 Helen St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-8202
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-8202
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Wilbur Cross School
(Math: 4% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Reservoir Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-2100
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-2100
Gr: PK-9 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Cesar Batalla 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
Gr: PK-8 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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