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The Bridge Academy District

GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

510 Barnum Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06608
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 336-9999

Grades 7-12
262 students
1 school

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading

57% (2009)

53% (2008)

55% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

60% (2009)

56% (2008)

63% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

Math

76% (2009)

67% (2008)

55% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

40% (2009)

40% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

21% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Writing

45% (2009)

76% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

72% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

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CMT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	65%
Black	64%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Students without disabilities	60%
Not English language learners	58%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	73%
Black	61%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Students without disabilities	65%
Not English language learners	61%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	79%
Black	73%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not English language learners	75%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	40%
Female	31%
Male	52%
Black	38%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Students without disabilities	42%
Not English language learners	40%

Writing	This District
All Students	45%
Female	65%
Male	22%
Black	50%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Students without disabilities	49%
Not English language learners	45%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	80%
Black	84%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not English language learners	78%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

57% (2009)

69% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

Science

30% (2009)

51% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

Writing

76% (2009)

86% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

53% (2008)

33% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

CAPT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Male	50%
Black	44%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Students without disabilities	63%
Not English language learners	57%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Male	43%
Black	27%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Students without disabilities	32%
Not English language learners	30%

Writing	This District
All Students	76%
Male	82%
Black	64%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	76%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Male	59%
Black	30%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Students without disabilities	44%
Not English language learners	43%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	12	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	69%	14%
Hispanic	29%	17%
White, not Hispanic	2%	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%

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Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	72%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,267	$13,277

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	62%
Student and staff support	7%	9%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

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