Bridgeport School District
School District · Bridgeport, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
36
28 elem, 7 high
Enrollment
19,591
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
36
28 elem, 7 high
Enrollment
19,591
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#117 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,755
$4,250 vs Connecticut median
District size
19,591 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Bridgeport School District ranks #117 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Bridgeport School District's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 35 schools. Its top-rated schools are Edison School (7.6/10), John Winthrop School (7.4/10), and Hallen School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bridgeport School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bridgeport School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bridgeport School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (35 of 36). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edison School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | John Winthrop School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Hallen School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Hall School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Park City Magnet School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Barnum School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Waltersville School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 36 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bridgeport School District
Bridgeport School District is a Bridgeport, Connecticut school district serving 36 schools.The district educates 19,591 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $20,755 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Bridgeport School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Edison School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Bridgeport School District students show an average math proficiency of 22.2% and ELA proficiency of 28.5%.
The district includes 28 elementary schools, and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bridgeport School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bridgeport School District with test data.
Schools in Bridgeport School District
36 schoolsElementary Schools28
High Schools7
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Bridgeport
- Total Enrollment
- 19,591
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,416
- District spending per student
- $20,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bridgeport School District?
Bridgeport School District has 36 schools in total — 28 elementary, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bridgeport School District?
The average composite rating for Bridgeport School District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bridgeport School District?
Bridgeport School District's district-level spending was $20,755 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bridgeport School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bridgeport School District is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bridgeport School District?
Edison School is the highest-rated school in Bridgeport School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Bridgeport School District?
Across schools in Bridgeport School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bridgeport School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Bridgeport School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 36 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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