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#895 of 990 schools in CT
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
Elementary School · New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District · Bridgeport, CT
A charter elementary school in Bridgeport, CT where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
184 Garden St., Bridgeport, CT 06605
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Beginnings Inc Family Academy score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Beginnings Inc Family Academy 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Cesar Batalla SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,020 | Compare → |
| Adam J. Lewis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–3 | 0.5 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| James J. Curiale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 513 | Compare → |
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.
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy is listed in New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, CT, part of New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #895 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
What grades does New Beginnings Inc Family Academy serve?
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend New Beginnings Inc Family Academy?
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings Inc Family Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings Inc Family Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Beginnings Inc Family Academy rank in CT?
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy ranks #895 of 990 schools in CT.
What is New Beginnings Inc Family Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 New Beginnings Inc Family Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Beginnings Inc Family Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Beginnings Inc Family Academy a charter school?
Yes, New Beginnings Inc Family Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Beginnings Inc Family Academy a Title I school?
No, New Beginnings Inc Family Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Beginnings Inc Family Academy?
81.4% of students at New Beginnings Inc Family Academy 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
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (203) 384-2897
- 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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