Bridgeport School District

The Bridgeport School District in Connecticut encompasses 36 schools, including 29 elementary schools and 7 high schools, serving a diverse student population. The district faces significant challenges, with overall performance lagging behind state averages, but a few standout schools are making strides to improve outcomes for their students.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are John Winthrop School, an elementary school that outperforms the district and state in 4th grade English Language Arts, and Park City Magnet School, another elementary school with strong performance in 3rd grade English Language Arts. The district's highest-ranked schools are Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School, an elementary school, and the high school magnet programs, Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School and Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School.

However, the Bridgeport School District as a whole faces significant challenges, ranking 146 out of 151 districts in Connecticut and rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Student performance on standardized tests lags behind state averages, and the district grapples with high poverty rates, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 63% to 94% across individual schools. Addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable distribution of resources will be crucial for improving outcomes for all students in the Bridgeport School District.