Elementary Schools in Bridgeport School District

The Bridgeport School District in Connecticut is home to 28 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 152 out of 156 districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in student performance and outcomes.

However, a few schools within the district stand out as potential bright spots. John Winthrop School ranks 354 out of 493 Connecticut elementary schools, the highest in the district, with significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages. Other high-performing schools include Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School, Multicultural Magnet School, and Park City Magnet School. These magnet and higher-performing schools suggest that with the right resources and approaches, students in Bridgeport can achieve at high levels.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, very high free/reduced lunch rates indicating high levels of economic disadvantage, and generally low proficiency rates on standardized tests, well below state averages. The data reveals stark disparities between the highest and lowest-performing schools, highlighting the need for comprehensive, districtwide reforms to support student success across all Bridgeport elementary schools.