Summary
Madison School is an elementary school located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 448 students. The school is part of the Bridgeport School District, which is ranked 152 out of 156 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Madison School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, ranking between 388-485 out of 490-538 schools over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time.
Madison School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 30.3% of 3rd graders, 8.7% of 5th graders, and 21.7% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 46.9%, 52.5%, and 50%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also low, ranging from 10.2% to 34.8% across different grade levels, compared to the state averages of 42.9% to 52.2%. Additionally, Madison School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 29.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
While Madison School's performance is generally poor, there are some nearby schools that perform better, such as Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Park City Magnet School, which have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. However, these schools still struggle compared to higher-performing schools in more affluent districts, such as Stratfield School in Fairfield, which has significantly higher test scores and a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
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