Summary:
The 06606 zip code of Bridgeport, Connecticut is home to 8 elementary schools, a mix of public and public magnet schools serving grades ranging from pre-K to 8th. While the overall performance of schools in this area lags behind state averages, a few standout institutions demonstrate strong academic results, particularly John Winthrop School and the two public magnet schools, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Park City Magnet School.
John Winthrop School consistently outperforms the Bridgeport School District and the state of Connecticut on standardized test scores, with 53.6% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to 25.8% for the district and 50.4% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Similarly, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Park City Magnet School demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in the earlier grades.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges facing the Bridgeport School District as a whole, with all schools in the 06606 zip code performing well below state averages on standardized tests. The district is ranked 152 out of 156 districts in Connecticut and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Factors such as high chronic absenteeism rates, high poverty levels, and large achievement gaps compared to state averages suggest systemic issues that will need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes for students in this area.
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