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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% (2008)

39% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

60% (2008)

62% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

55% (2008)

53% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

40% (2008)

41% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

64% (2008)

65% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

54% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

42% (2008)

41% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

65% (2008)

65% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)

57% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

50% (2008)

48% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

66% (2008)

69% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

64% (2008)

64% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

55% (2008)

48% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

57% (2008)

60% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

52% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

47% (2008)

44% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

37% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

59% (2008)

59% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

52% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 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	45%
Male	34%
Black	36%
Asian American	56%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	42%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	42%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	70%
Male	51%
Black	56%
Asian American	68%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	64%
English language learners	35%
Not English language learners	63%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	53%
Black	49%
Asian American	68%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	58%
English language learners	34%
Not English language learners	57%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	40%
Female	43%
Male	37%
Black	37%
Asian American	63%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	44%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	44%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	72%
Male	56%
Black	60%
Asian American	88%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	42%
Not English language learners	67%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	58%
Male	53%
Black	50%
Asian American	84%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	61%
English language learners	42%
Not English language learners	57%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	42%
Female	43%
Male	40%
Black	40%
Asian American	47%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	46%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	45%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	47%
Black	44%
Asian American	56%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	51%

Writing	This District
All Students	65%
Female	74%
Male	56%
Black	64%
Asian American	74%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	72%
English language learners	45%
Not English language learners	68%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	59%
Male	57%
Black	53%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	60%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	55%
Male	46%
Black	49%
Asian American	67%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	55%
English language learners	16%
Not English language learners	55%

Writing	This District
All Students	66%
Female	76%
Male	57%
Black	66%
Asian American	79%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	72%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	70%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	62%
Black	60%
Asian American	88%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	44%
Not English language learners	67%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	58%
Male	52%
Black	53%
Asian American	75%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	61%
English language learners	23%
Not English language learners	59%

Writing	This District
All Students	57%
Female	68%
Male	47%
Black	53%
Asian American	77%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	28%
Not English language learners	60%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	56%
Black	54%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	62%
English language learners	27%
Not English language learners	60%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	52%
Male	43%
Black	45%
Asian American	68%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	51%

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	37%
Male	37%
Black	34%
Asian American	59%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	40%
English language learners	8%
Not English language learners	41%

Writing	This District
All Students	59%
Female	68%
Male	52%
Black	57%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	35%
Not English language learners	62%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	49%
Black	43%
Asian American	73%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	55%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	52%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 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

45% (2008)

33% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

32% (2008)

36% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

58% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

37% (2008)

34% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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	45%
Female	52%
Male	37%
Black	45%
Asian American	67%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	49%
English language learners	23%
Not English language learners	48%

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	34%
Male	30%
Black	35%
Asian American	63%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	5%
Students without disabilities	36%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	35%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	67%
Male	48%
Black	60%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	64%
English language learners	34%
Not English language learners	61%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	38%
Male	37%
Black	35%
Asian American	67%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	40%
English language learners	24%
Not English language learners	39%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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 >