Cesar Batalla School

Cesar Batalla School serves 1,020 students in grades PreK through 8th on Howard Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This regular public elementary school operates with 63 full-time equivalent teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The school faces significant academic challenges, with only 7% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts and 3% in mathematics across all grade levels.

Currently ranked #994 out of 996 Connecticut elementary schools, Cesar Batalla School has considerable room for academic growth and is focusing on student development in a supportive environment. The school community reflects the diverse economic landscape of its surrounding neighborhood, where the median household income is $57,751 and nearly a quarter of residents experience poverty. About one-third of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, indicating a mix of educational backgrounds in the community.

The neighborhood's median home value sits at $238,900, typical for this area of Connecticut. Cesar Batalla School operates within Bridgeport's mid-size city environment, serving families in ZIP code 06605 where approximately 25,860 residents call home. The urban setting provides students with access to city resources while maintaining a community school atmosphere in Connecticut's Planning Region 2.

While current test scores at Cesar Batalla School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.