Below Average
#751 of 990 schools in CT
Park City Prep Charter School
Middle School · Park City Prep Charter School District · Bridgeport, CT
A charter middle school in Bridgeport, CT where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1550 State Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park City Prep Charter School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park City Prep Charter 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 4–8 | 1.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Capital Preparatory Harbor SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Woods Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| Achievement First Bridgeport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,098 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Park City Prep Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,352NCES 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.
Park City Prep Charter School is listed in Park City Prep Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park City Prep Charter School
Park City Prep Charter School is a public middle school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Park City Prep Charter School District, serving approximately 403 students in grades 4th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #751 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park City Prep Charter School
What grades does Park City Prep Charter School serve?
Park City Prep Charter School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Park City Prep Charter School?
Park City Prep Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park City Prep Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park City Prep Charter School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park City Prep Charter School rank in CT?
Park City Prep Charter School ranks #751 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Park City Prep Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park City Prep Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Park City Prep Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park City Prep Charter School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Park City Prep Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Park City Prep Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Park City Prep Charter School a Title I school?
No, Park City Prep Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park City Prep Charter School?
75.7% of students at Park City Prep Charter 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (203) 953-3766
- 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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