Blackham School

Public PK, KG-8

 425 Thorme St.
       Bridgeport, CT  06606-3418


(203) 576-7951

District: Bridgeport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
473rd of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,077 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,068

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.6%
African American:
21.7%
White:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.4% Help


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Compare Details Blackham School ranks worse than 96.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 18th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Bridgeport School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Blackham School ranks worse than 92.5% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Blackham School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bridgeport School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.6%), African American (21.7%), White (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackham School is 16.9, which is the highest among 29 elementary schools in the Bridgeport School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackham School is $14,077. 24 elementary schools in the Bridgeport School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blackham School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackham School 473rd of 492 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Blackham School in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackham School 233rd of 252 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Blackham School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bridgeport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeport School District 146th of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blackham School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 24.58 467th 570 18.1%
2007 16.62 492nd 568 13.4%
2008 11.61 504th 565 10.8%
2009 14.80 502nd 566 11.3%
2010 11.90 525th 579 9.3%
2011 19.79 486th 565 14.0%
2012 17.95 482nd 564 14.5%
2013 10.92 507th 557 9.0%
2015 5.45 532nd 551 3.4%
2016 2.95 509th 518 1.7%
2017 5.23 489th 519 5.8%
2018 6.88 481st 532 9.6%
2019 6.98 477th 522 8.6%
2021 7.58 502nd 538 6.7%
2022 7.09 457th 490 6.7%
2023 5.78 472nd 491 3.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.77 27th 34 20.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.31 346th 371 6.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.25 59th 60 1.7%
2021 13.14 275th 302 8.9%
2022 16.03 61st 70 12.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.35 246th 259 5.0%
2019 10.85 222nd 242 8.3%
2021 5.63 435th 455 4.4%
2022 2.80 228th 234 2.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.66 256th 262 2.3%
2019 2.71 244th 247 1.2%
2021 6.38 416th 445 6.5%
2022 5.74 224th 232 3.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.87 40th 41 2.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.00 83rd 101 17.8%
2019 18.53 94th 112 16.1%
2021 15.64 155th 173 10.4%
2022 19.13 87th 99 12.1%
2023 15.15 103rd 108 4.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Blackham School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 12.68 207th 248 16.5%
2007 15.32 199th 250 20.4%
2008 10.95 215th 252 14.7%
2009 11.16 215th 255 15.7%
2010 11.56 231st 268 13.8%
2011 10.58 238th 269 11.5%
2012 18.70 223rd 272 18.0%
2013 16.57 235th 278 15.5%
2015 12.09 241st 280 13.9%
2016 6.74 226th 246 8.1%
2017 8.50 220th 250 12.0%
2018 13.38 210th 249 15.7%
2019 14.65 207th 259 20.1%
2021 15.42 226th 275 17.8%
2022 11.71 210th 250 16.0%
2023 7.53 230th 249 7.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.52 8th 34 76.5%
2022 41.28 2nd 26 92.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.08 199th 244 18.4%
2022 21.54 28th 36 22.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.88 170th 218 22.0%
2022 22.67 91st 106 14.2%
2023 9.22 106th 109 2.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.43 151st 160 5.6%
2019 7.05 156th 169 7.7%
2021 12.37 200th 235 14.9%
2022 8.56 156th 166 6.0%
2023 3.86 158th 160 1.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.88 146th 164 11.0%
2019 10.62 152nd 167 9.0%
2021 13.90 188th 224 16.1%
2022 8.93 154th 169 8.9%
2023 3.98 156th 158 1.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.36 23rd 31 25.8%
2021 10.74 79th 80 1.3%
2022 40.69 22nd 40 45.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.78 42nd 75 44.0%
2019 44.24 45th 97 53.6%
2021 34.76 94th 146 35.6%
2022 24.01 75th 97 22.7%
2023 15.17 91st 99 8.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Blackham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.15 162nd 168 3.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Open Quote I went to Blackham in 2012-2014. The school was so bad that my mother switched me to another school in Bridgeport. I heard the teachers call a student "dummy". I also her one of the teachers call a parent a bit#h. It probably changed but I highly doubt it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blackham School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 376 312 20 276 0 n/a n/a 0 984
1989 368 319 22 275 1 n/a n/a 0 985
1990 348 386 26 325 1 n/a n/a 0 1086
1991 344 393 28 335 0 n/a n/a 0 1100
1992 355 380 20 347 3 n/a n/a 0 1105
1993 364 371 20 343 0 n/a n/a 0 1098
1994 345 361 33 402 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
1995 341 349 57 438 1 n/a n/a 0 1186
1996 341 349 57 438 1 n/a n/a 0 1186
1997 335 368 55 439 0 n/a n/a 0 1197
1998 341 406 49 483 1 n/a n/a 0 1280
1999 326 442 58 473 0 n/a n/a 0 1299
2000 348 452 62 482 2 n/a n/a 0 1346
2001 313 422 65 511 2 n/a n/a 0 1313
2002 305 469 73 546 1 n/a n/a 0 1394
2003 305 469 73 546 1 n/a n/a 0 1394
2004 263 386 62 461 0 n/a n/a 0 1172
2005 262 398 54 470 0 n/a n/a 0 1184
2006 260 406 54 461 1 n/a n/a 0 1182
2007 226 369 54 470 3 n/a n/a 0 1122
2008 235 392 54 495 1 n/a n/a 0 1177
2009 218 347 46 448 0 n/a n/a 0 1059
2010 196 363 47 463 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
2011 180 404 52 473 5 1 0 0 1115
2012 183 349 52 475 4 1 1 0 1065
2013 181 373 52 514 7 1 2 0 1130
2014 183 338 53 540 6 1 4 0 1125
2015 176 345 49 532 8 0 4 0 1114
2016 198 327 40 551 7 2 6 0 1131
2017 220 346 35 512 5 2 7 0 1127
2018 206 342 36 498 7 4 10 0 1103
2019 221 293 41 487 8 4 13 0 1067
2020 182 276 38 551 10 3 10 0 1070
2021 166 265 31 543 13 1 11 0 1030
2022 148 237 23 572 13 2 21 0 1016
2023 127 232 23 647 11 2 23 3 1068

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blackham School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 984 61.0 16.1 n/a
1989 985 70.0 14.0 n/a
1990 1086 72.0 15.0 n/a
1991 1100 71.0 15.4 n/a
1992 1105 71.0 15.5 51.1
1993 1098 70.2 15.6 5.5
1994 1141 69.6 16.4 73.2
1995 1186 71.3 16.6 72.5
1996 1186 71.3 16.6 72.5
1997 1197 73.2 16.4 58.3
1998 1280 74.2 17.3 71.6
1999 1299 73.5 17.7 95
2000 1346 71.1 18.9 92.5
2001 1313 71.6 18.3 n/a
2002 1394 74.5 18.7 91.6
2003 1394 74.5 18.7 91.6
2004 1172 74.4 15.8 99.7
2005 1184 59.9 19.8 n/a
2006 1182 59.5 19.9 99.5
2007 1122 56.8 19.8 92.6
2008 1177 65.6 17.9 96.1
2009 1059 76.1 15.8 97.1
2010 1069 70.8 15.1 97.6
2011 1115 67.8 16.4 98.1
2012 1065 65.8 16.1 99.2
2013 1130 61.1 18.4 99.7
2014 1125 62.6 17.9 99.7
2015 1114 64.0 17.4 99.7
2016 1131 63.0 17.9 98.5
2017 1127 69.4 16.2 42.6
2018 1103 67.7 16.2 44.9
2019 1067 60.0 17.7 67.1
2020 1070 64.0 16.7 65
2021 1030 61.0 16.8 58.3
2022 1016 60.0 16.9 57.7
2023 1068 63.0 16.9 74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blackham School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 984 61.0 16.1 n/a
1989 985 70.0 14.0 n/a
1990 1086 72.0 15.0 n/a
1991 1100 71.0 15.4 n/a
1992 1105 71.0 15.5 51.1
1993 1098 70.2 15.6 5.5
1994 1141 69.6 16.4 73.2
1995 1186 71.3 16.6 72.5
1996 1186 71.3 16.6 72.5
1997 1197 73.2 16.4 58.3
1998 1280 74.2 17.3 71.6
1999 1299 73.5 17.7 95
2000 1346 71.1 18.9 92.5
2001 1313 71.6 18.3 n/a
2002 1394 74.5 18.7 91.6
2003 1394 74.5 18.7 91.6
2004 1172 74.4 15.8 99.7
2005 1184 59.9 19.8 n/a
2006 1182 59.5 19.9 99.5
2007 1122 56.8 19.8 92.6
2008 1177 65.6 17.9 96.1
2009 1059 76.1 15.8 97.1
2010 1069 70.8 15.1 97.6
2011 1115 67.8 16.4 98.1
2012 1065 65.8 16.1 99.2
2013 1130 61.1 18.4 99.7
2014 1125 62.6 17.9 99.7
2015 1114 64.0 17.4 99.7
2016 1131 63.0 17.9 98.5
2017 1127 69.4 16.2 42.6
2018 1103 67.7 16.2 44.9
2019 1067 60.0 17.7 67.1
2020 1070 64.0 16.7 65
2021 1030 61.0 16.8 58.3
2022 1016 60.0 16.9 57.7
2023 1068 63.0 16.9 74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blackham School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,492
2019 $12,057
2020 $12,391
2021 $14,077

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackham School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 477th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 472nd of 491 Elementary schools
 4.8%
Ranks 207th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 230th of 249 Middle schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackham School)15.911.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)26.615.7
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackham School)1414
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bridgeport School District)22.214.2
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blackham School)18.813.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)23.419
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackham School)14.75.6
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeport School District)16.512.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blackham School)30.817.8
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)29.419.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blackham School)26.95
 21.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeport School District)12.17.4
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.538.8
 7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blackham School)2220.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)28.222.5
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blackham School)20.79.6
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeport School District)1611.6
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blackham School)4019.5
 20.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)27.622.5
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blackham School)22.68.7
 13.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeport School District)14.111.3
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blackham School)10.95.8
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeport School District)138.2
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10671068
 0.1%
African American293232
 20.8%
American Indian811
 37.5%
Asian4123
 43.9%
Hispanic487647
 32.9%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White221127
 42.5%
Two or More Races1323
 76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%74.4%
 7.3%


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Students at Blackham School are 61% Hispanic, 22% African American, 12% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,068 students attended Blackham School.

Blackham School ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Connecticut elementary schools.


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