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The Bridge Academy District

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

  • Grades 7-12
  • 260 students
  • 1 school

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 53% (2008)
 55% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 56% (2008)
 63% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 55% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 40% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 76% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

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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
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female52%
Male54%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students without disabilities52%
Not English language learners53%

WritingThis District
All Students56%
Female76%
Male38%
Black63%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities60%
Not English language learners56%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female64%
Male71%
Black65%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students without disabilities72%
Not English language learners67%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students40%
Female52%
Male27%
Black35%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students without disabilities46%
Not English language learners40%

ScienceThis District
All Students21%
Female24%
Male18%
Black11%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students without disabilities24%
Not English language learners21%

WritingThis District
All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black75%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners76%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
Black73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners72%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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

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 CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 69% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 86% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female71%
Black75%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners69%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female52%
Black54%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students without disabilities56%
Not English language learners51%

WritingThis District
All Students86%
Female90%
Black91%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners86%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female52%
Black67%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students without disabilities59%
Not English language learners53%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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.
  • 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1513

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic68%14%
Hispanic29%17%
White, not Hispanic2%65%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program77%30%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,267$13,277
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%62%
Student and staff support7%9%
Administration12%10%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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