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#858 of 990 schools in CT

Cesar Batalla School

Elementary School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT

A Bridgeport School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

606 Howard Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06605

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 7% proficient (2022)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)11% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$20,755
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Cesar Batalla School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
31%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
4%
ELA
11%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
11%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
13%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
4%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
4%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cesar Batalla 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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
James J. Curiale SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–80.4 mi513Compare →
New Beginnings Inc Family AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.8PK–80.4 mi392Compare →
Bryant SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–60.5 mi304Compare →
Classical Studies AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–80.6 mi385Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Bridgeport School District

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#27 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

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

About Cesar Batalla School

Cesar Batalla School is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 1,020 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cesar Batalla School

What grades does Cesar Batalla School serve?

Cesar Batalla School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Cesar Batalla School?

Cesar Batalla School has an enrollment of approximately 1,020 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Batalla School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Batalla School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cesar Batalla School rank in CT?

Cesar Batalla School ranks #858 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Cesar Batalla School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cesar Batalla School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Cesar Batalla School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Batalla School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cesar Batalla School a charter school?

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

Is Cesar Batalla School a Title I school?

No, Cesar Batalla School is not currently a Title I school.

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

90.1% of students at Cesar Batalla 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
1,020
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
Area population (ZIP 06605)
25,238
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
33.6
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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