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#501 of 990 schools in CT
Black Rock School
Elementary School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT
A Bridgeport School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
545 Brewster St., Bridgeport, CT 06605
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Rock School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black Rock 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$59,673
Median home value
$273,100
Median rent
$1,423/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
30%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Geraldine Claytor Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Bryant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Cesar Batalla SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,020 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bridgeport School District
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Black Rock School is listed in Bridgeport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Rock School
Black Rock School is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Rock School
What grades does Black Rock School serve?
Black Rock School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Black Rock School?
Black Rock School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Rock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Rock School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Rock School rank in CT?
Black Rock School ranks #501 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Black Rock School's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Rock School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Black Rock School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Rock School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Black Rock School a charter school?
No, Black Rock School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Rock School a Title I school?
No, Black Rock School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Rock School?
80.2% of students at Black Rock 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (203) 576-7500
- Area population (ZIP 06605)
- 25,238
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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 06605; 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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