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#602 of 990 schools in CT

Jettie S. Tisdale School

Elementary School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT

A Bridgeport School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

250 Hollister Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)8% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$20,755
Chronic Absenteeism29.5%

Students at Jettie S. Tisdale School score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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

93.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jettie S. Tisdale 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some 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

$49,555

Median home value

$218,500

Median rent

$1,398/mo

College educated

7.4%

Homeownership

41.5%

Poverty rate

33.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paul Laurence Dunbar SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–80.2 mi394Compare →
Barnum SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–80.8 mi587Compare →
Waltersville SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–80.8 mi428Compare →
Aspire Living and Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7private2–120.9 mi69Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#10 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

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

About Jettie S. Tisdale School

Jettie S. Tisdale School is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 577 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 990 schools in CT.

State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jettie S. Tisdale School

What grades does Jettie S. Tisdale School serve?

Jettie S. Tisdale School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Jettie S. Tisdale School?

Jettie S. Tisdale School has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jettie S. Tisdale School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jettie S. Tisdale School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jettie S. Tisdale School rank in CT?

Jettie S. Tisdale School ranks #602 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Jettie S. Tisdale School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jettie S. Tisdale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Jettie S. Tisdale School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jettie S. Tisdale School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jettie S. Tisdale School a charter school?

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

Is Jettie S. Tisdale School a Title I school?

No, Jettie S. Tisdale School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jettie S. Tisdale School?

93.9% of students at Jettie S. Tisdale 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
577
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.5%
Area population (ZIP 06607)
7,709
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
31.3
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 06607; 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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