Needs Improvement
#917 of 990 schools in CT
Columbus School
Elementary School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT
A Bridgeport School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 6% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbus 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 57Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$45,794
Median home value
$231,300
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06604; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport/st Raphael AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–3 | 0.2 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Geraldine Johnson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| Adam J. Lewis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Classical Studies AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 385 | 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
- #33 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
Columbus School is listed in Bridgeport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus School
Columbus School is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #917 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus School
What grades does Columbus School serve?
Columbus School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Columbus School?
Columbus School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus School rank in CT?
Columbus School ranks #917 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Columbus School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Columbus School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbus School a charter school?
No, Columbus School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus School a Title I school?
No, Columbus School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus School?
93.7% of students at Columbus 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
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (203) 275-2100
- Area population (ZIP 06604)
- 29,497
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 06604; 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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