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#841 of 990 schools in CT

Beardsley School

Elementary School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT

A Bridgeport School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

500 Huntington Rd., Bridgeport, CT 06610

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$20,755
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Beardsley School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beardsley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,862/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,836

Median home value

$224,700

Median rent

$1,364/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

49.4%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Achievement First Bridgeport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.6 mi1,098Compare →
Luis Munoz Marin SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–80.6 mi710Compare →
Read SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–80.9 mi793Compare →
Edison SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–61.0 mi193Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bridgeport School District

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#23 of 36
District spending per student
$20,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beardsley School is listed in Bridgeport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beardsley School

Beardsley School is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 302 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beardsley School

What grades does Beardsley School serve?

Beardsley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Beardsley School?

Beardsley School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beardsley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beardsley School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beardsley School rank in CT?

Beardsley School ranks #841 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Beardsley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beardsley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beardsley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beardsley School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Beardsley School a charter school?

No, Beardsley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beardsley School a Title I school?

No, Beardsley School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beardsley School?

86.1% of students at Beardsley School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
Area population (ZIP 06610)
22,092
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06610; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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