Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Cesar Batalla School

Q: Is Cesar Batalla School a good school?

Cesar Batalla School ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Q: How many students attend Cesar Batalla School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 990 students attended Cesar Batalla School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Cesar Batalla School?

Students at Cesar Batalla School are 74% Hispanic, 18% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Q: What schools do graduates of Cesar Batalla School attend?

Students who attend Cesar Batalla School usually go on to attend: High : Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne High : Bassick High School High : Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School High : Bridgeport Military Academy High : Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

490^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 0% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Cesar Batalla School is a large PK-8 school in Bridgeport, CT, serving about 990 students as part of the Bridgeport School District, which ranks near the bottom of Connecticut districts. The school itself ranks 489th of 491 schools statewide (0th percentile) for 2025-2026, and it has placed in the bottom 1% of Connecticut schools every year since at least 2015-2016. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 91.3% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-2025. Chronic absenteeism is also a serious concern, affecting 39.5% of students in 2025-2026 — more than double the state average and the highest rate among nearby schools.

Academic proficiency rates at Cesar Batalla are extremely low. In 2025-2026, 5th grade ELA proficiency was just 9.0% and 5th grade math was 8.0%, compared with state averages of 53.5% and 44.4%, respectively. These struggles are not simply a product of poverty. Just 0.6 miles away, Classical Studies Academy serves a nearly identical population (91.5% free/reduced-price lunch) yet posts dramatically better results — 29.0% 5th grade ELA proficiency and a 19.6% chronic absenteeism rate versus Cesar Batalla's 9.0% and 39.5%. Similarly, McKinley School in the neighboring Fairfield School District, about 1.7 miles away, achieves 74.1% 3rd grade ELA proficiency and 76.5% 3rd grade math proficiency, with just 8.1% chronic absenteeism. These comparisons show that much higher outcomes are possible within the same neighborhood and with similar demographics.

There is one encouraging note: English Language Learner students at Cesar Batalla ranked 7th of 15 ELL subgroups statewide in 2021-2022, performing above the median for their subgroup with a 3-star rating. The school spends about $13,484 per student — more than higher-performing nearby schools like Classical Studies Academy ($11,326) — which suggests funding alone is not the issue. For parents, the key takeaway is that this school faces urgent challenges around attendance, academic proficiency, and consistency, though the ELL success demonstrates that targeted support can make a meaningful difference.

990

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,345

Per pupil spending ?

91.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

85.5%

Kindergartners with all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 0% (any vaccine)

606 Howard Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605

(203) 579-8501

District: Bridgeport School District

Students who attend Cesar Batalla School usually attend:

High:	Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
	Bassick High School
	Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School
	Bridgeport Military Academy
	More...
	Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.0%

African American:

18.3%

White:

4.4%

See top rated Connecticut elementary schools

Compare Cesar Batalla School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — <1st percentile in 2016 → <1st in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Connecticut average (10% vs 49% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (<1st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 16% Connecticut)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school10%

District avg18%

Connecticut avg49%

Elementary school

490^th of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Bottom 1%▬ steady since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Connecticut Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

254^th of 258

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Bottom 2%▬ steady since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Connecticut Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 19Elementary Schools in the Bridgeport School District

149^th of 153Bridgeport School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	3.3	490 of 492	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	3.6	492 of 493	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	3.1	495 of 497	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	3.0	490 of 491	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.5	487 of 490	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	4.8	531 of 538	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	1.3	520 of 522	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	1.4	528 of 532	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	2.1	515 of 519	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	1.4	517 of 518	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	4.6	541 of 551	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	2.4	546 of 557	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	1.2	556 of 564	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	0.8	561 of 565	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	0.6	577 of 579	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	1.2	560 of 566	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	0.7	562 of 565	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	2.0	557 of 568	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	2.3	562 of 570	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	12.5	38 of 41	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	11.3	19 of 19	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	39.2	7 of 15	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	25.8	28 of 34	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.3	9 of 9	0.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.1	6 of 8	25.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	3.4	453 of 455	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	5.9	130 of 130	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	7.9	131 of 132	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	8.6	109 of 111	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	6.8	96 of 99	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.5	171 of 173	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	5.9	111 of 112	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	8.7	293 of 302	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	1.4	233 of 233	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	3.1	443 of 445	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	7.3	363 of 371	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	27.0	5 of 5	0.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	22.3	6 of 8	25.0%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	4.8	254 of 258	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	14.7	202 of 252	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	3.8	248 of 250	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.6	249 of 249	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	3.1	250 of 250	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	4.4	272 of 275	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	2.5	257 of 259	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.2	245 of 249	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	3.5	243 of 250	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	3.0	243 of 246	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	6.5	271 of 280	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	3.8	263 of 278	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	2.1	260 of 272	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	3.6	257 of 269	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	5.9	248 of 268	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	4.1	240 of 255	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	4.2	234 of 252	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	6.2	224 of 250	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	8.0	220 of 248	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2022	21.2	15 of 26	42.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.3	19 of 34	44.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	18.6	9 of 15	40.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	14.2	1 of 16	93.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2022	4.2	163 of 166	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	4.0	231 of 235	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	10.1	112 of 115	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	6.9	103 of 104	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	8.5	92 of 97	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.8	145 of 146	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	9.6	94 of 97	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	15.6	70 of 75	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	4.6	217 of 218	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	3.0	223 of 224	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	4.7	244 of 244	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

African American (2021)7th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)3rd percentile~ school

Special Education (2021)2nd percentile~ school

Female (2021)<1st percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)<1st percentile~ school

Male (2024)<1st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)<1st percentile~ school

Middle school

English Language Learner (2022)42nd percentile+42 vs school

Hispanic (2026)3rd percentile~ school

Female (2022)2nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)<1st percentile~ school

Male (2021)<1st percentile~ school

Special Education (2021)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Science13%-38 vs state

English Language Arts10%-41 vs state

Mathematics8%-39 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Cesar Batalla School and help other families decide.

Rate Cesar Batalla School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Cesar Batalla School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Vaccination Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)						SBAC Mathematics (2026)						Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners with all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Cesar Batalla School	Public	PK, KG-8	606 Howard Ave.	Bridgeport	06605	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 579-8501	990	65	15.2	91.3%	44 (4.4%)	181 (18.3%)	733 (74.0%)	14 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.6%)	3.3	490^th of 492 public elementary schools	0.4%		3.6	492^nd of 493 public elementary schools	0.2%	2	12.6	14.2	2308.0	2337.0	9.0	9.6	10.7	12.2	2345.0	2363.0	8.0	6.3	6.7	9.2	85.5%	0%	$16,345
James J. Curiale School	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Laurel Ave.	Bridgeport	06604	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-8437	509	34	14.9	92.7%	27 (5.3%)	150 (29.5%)	300 (58.9%)	17 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.6%)								(n/a)	10.0	26.2	2310.0	2347.0	2383.0	16.2	18.8	20.9	2347.0	2369.0	2397.0	2421.0	2432.0	16.9	94.7%	0%	$18,414
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	184 Garden St.	Bridgeport	06605	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 384-2897	431	35	12.4	89.6%	5 (1.2%)	233 (54.1%)	186 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)								(n/a)	468.0		19.6	2458.0	2403.0				16.1	2473.0	2384.0				71.2%	0%	$16,926
Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-6	230 Poplar St.	Bridgeport	06605	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7303	317	26	12.1	93.1%	15 (4.7%)	86 (27.1%)	202 (63.7%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)	466.0		0.0	2362.0	2395.0	2437.0			2337.0	2378.0	2415.0	2431.0			68.8%	0%	$19,268
Classical Studies Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	240 Linwood Ave.	Bridgeport	06604	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7188	351	25	14.0	91.5%	17 (4.8%)	163 (46.4%)	145 (41.3%)	7 (2.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	9.1	440^th of 492 public elementary schools	10.6%		9.5	437^th of 493 public elementary schools	11.4%	3	19.4	16.7	15.0	23.5	29.0	2515.0	26.5	2506.0	2347.0	26.5	2444.0	2523.0	17.6	2459.0			$18,346
Roosevelt School	Public	PK, KG-8	680 Park Ave.	Bridgeport	06604	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-8032	493	34	14.5	96.3%	32 (6.5%)	132 (26.8%)	312 (63.3%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	5	480^th of 492 public elementary schools	2.4%		9.3	440^th of 493 public elementary schools	10.8%	40	16.3	14.8	18.0	2358.0	2398.0	17.4	18.2	18.9	13.7	0.0	2406.0	2440.0	2438.0	13.2	100%	0%	$17,520
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	240 Ocean Terrace	Bridgeport	06605	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 275-1285	450	29	15.5	93.6%	24 (5.3%)	165 (36.7%)	245 (54.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	7.1	458^th of 492 public elementary schools	6.9%		7.6	460^th of 493 public elementary schools	6.7%	2	15.9	14.3	2320.0	2356.0	15.9	21.4	14.9	19.0	2346.0	2361.0	2443.0	16.7	2513.0	21.4	90.9%	0%	$15,507
Geraldine Johnson School	Public	PK, KG-8	475 Lexington Avenue	Bridgeport	06604	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 275-2500	825	54	15.4	91.6%	36 (4.4%)	181 (21.9%)	569 (69.0%)	12 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.9%)	5.1	478^th of 492 public elementary schools	2.8%		5.3	481^st of 493 public elementary schools	2.4%	3	21.8	17.7	6.7	9.2	20.5	11.4	15.6	17.7	13.5	7.0	15.4	17.0	9.1	15.2	94.9%	0%	$15,769
Columbus School	Public	PK, KG-8	300 University Avenue	Bridgeport	06604	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 275-2100	546	40	13.6	95.1%	36 (6.6%)	103 (18.9%)	400 (73.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)								(n/a)	457.0	15.2	2300.0	2345.0	2364.0	11.5	2439.0	2440.0	13.0	2387.0	2386.0	2419.0	2414.0	2389.0	84.1%	0%	$17,720
Black Rock School	Public	PK, KG-8	545 Brewster St.	Bridgeport	06605	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7500	439	30	14.8	79.7%	98 (22.3%)	73 (16.6%)	263 (59.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21.5	367^th of 492 public elementary schools	25.4%		13.5	409^th of 493 public elementary schools	17.0%	42	24.2	794.0	2377.0	41.9	2434.0	27.9	33.3	2546.0	2397.0	2461.0	2444.0	30.2	2487.0	2526.0	94.7%	2.6%	$17,943

Frequently Asked Questions about Cesar Batalla School

How many students attend Cesar Batalla School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 990 students attended Cesar Batalla School.

Is Cesar Batalla School a good school?

Cesar Batalla School ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Connecticut elementary schools.

What district is Cesar Batalla School in?

Bridgeport School District

What is the racial makeup of Cesar Batalla School?

Students at Cesar Batalla School are 74% Hispanic, 18% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Cesar Batalla School attend?

Students who attend Cesar Batalla School usually go on to attend:

High : Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
High : Bassick High School
High : Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School
High : Bridgeport Military Academy
High : Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Rate Cesar Batalla School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

CTConnecticut Elementary School Rankings

CTConnecticut District Rankings

Schools in Bridgeport, CT

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Cesar Batalla School!

Latest Connecticut data All new data »

2020–21 through 2023–24 attendance data & graduation rates (updated)NewNov 2, 2026

2019–20 graduation rates (updated)NewNov 1, 2026

2017–18 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)Oct 19, 2026

2024–25 through 2025–26 attendance data & graduation ratesAug 31, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.