Barnum School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Barnum School has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 5.5/10. In math proficiency, Barnum School leads at 9.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Barnum School
Bridgeport, CT
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
587 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Bridgeport, CT
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
394 students
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| Metric | Barnum School | Paul Laurence Dunbar School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.1 | 3.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.5% | 92.6% |
| Environment Score | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| State Rank | #416 of 992 | #700 of 992 |
| State Percentile | 58th | 30th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Barnum School | Paul Laurence Dunbar School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 9.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Barnum School | Paul Laurence Dunbar School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 587 | 394 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.5% | 92.6% |
| District | Bridgeport School District | Bridgeport School District |
| City | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bridgeport (06608) | Bridgeport (06607) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,008 | $49,555 |
| Median Home Value | $222,900 | $218,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,311 | $1,398 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.8% | 33.2% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 27 min |