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Bridgeport School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

45 Lyon Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 576-7302

Grades PK-12
21,701 students
35 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

39% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

62% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

41% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

65% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

54% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

41% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

65% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

48% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

69% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

48% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

60% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

52% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

44% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

59% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

52% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8.
The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

CMT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	42%
Male	37%
Black	36%
Asian American	60%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	43%
English language learners	17%
Not English language learners	42%

Writing	This District
All Students	62%
Female	71%
Male	52%
Black	61%
Asian American	84%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	52%
Not English language learners	63%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	54%
Male	53%
Black	49%
Asian American	82%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	58%
English language learners	46%
Not English language learners	54%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	41%
Female	45%
Male	38%
Black	41%
Asian American	51%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	16%
Not English language learners	44%

Writing	This District
All Students	65%
Female	73%
Male	57%
Black	64%
Asian American	78%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	71%
English language learners	42%
Not English language learners	68%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	55%
Black	52%
Asian American	63%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	58%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	57%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	41%
Female	44%
Male	39%
Black	40%
Asian American	60%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	16%
Not English language learners	45%

Writing	This District
All Students	65%
Female	73%
Male	56%
Black	63%
Asian American	77%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	46%
Not English language learners	67%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	57%
Black	55%
Asian American	70%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	61%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Female	52%
Male	46%
Black	48%
Asian American	59%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	15%
Not English language learners	52%

Writing	This District
All Students	69%
Female	78%
Male	60%
Black	67%
Asian American	82%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	74%
English language learners	51%
Not English language learners	71%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	62%
Black	63%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	40%
Not English language learners	67%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Female	53%
Male	43%
Black	46%
Asian American	65%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	15%
Not English language learners	52%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	69%
Male	52%
Black	59%
Asian American	70%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	63%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	50%
Black	47%
Asian American	79%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	56%
English language learners	32%
Not English language learners	54%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	46%
Male	43%
Black	42%
Asian American	76%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	48%
English language learners	11%
Not English language learners	47%

Writing	This District
All Students	59%
Female	65%
Male	53%
Black	56%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	64%
English language learners	29%
Not English language learners	62%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	50%
Male	54%
Black	48%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	57%
English language learners	32%
Not English language learners	54%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8.
The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

33% (2007)

45% (2006)

51% (2005)

48% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

36% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

45% (2007)

51% (2006)

55% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

34% (2007)

43% (2006)

44% (2005)

39% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

CAPT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	33%
Female	41%
Male	25%
Black	31%
Asian American	47%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Students with disabilities	2%
Students without disabilities	36%
English language learners	20%
Not English language learners	35%

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	38%
Male	34%
Black	36%
Asian American	55%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	40%
English language learners	16%
Not English language learners	39%

Writing	This District
All Students	45%
Female	54%
Male	36%
Black	48%
Asian American	54%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	23%
Not English language learners	49%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	36%
Male	32%
Black	31%
Asian American	54%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Students with disabilities	5%
Students without disabilities	37%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	36%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	45%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	42%	14%
White, not Hispanic	10%	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	93%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,226	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	63%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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