Summary:
The 06605 zip code of Bridgeport, Connecticut is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, which include Cesar Batalla School, Black Rock School, Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy, New Beginnings Inc Family Academy, and Bryant School, serve predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 80% to over 90%.
Among the schools, Black Rock School stands out as the highest performing, with the best statewide ranking and the highest percentage of students proficient or better on standardized tests compared to the Bridgeport School District and state averages. In contrast, the other schools consistently underperform the state averages, often by 30 percentage points or more. For example, in 2024-2025, only 9.2% of 5th graders at Cesar Batalla School were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 44.9%.
While the overall performance of these schools is low, there are some bright spots, such as the strong math proficiency at New Beginnings Inc Family Academy and the relatively higher performance of Black Rock School. These schools may provide insights into effective practices that could be replicated. However, addressing the significant achievement gaps and systemic challenges within the Bridgeport School District will be crucial to improving outcomes for students in this area.
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