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Beardsley School

Public | PK-6 | 369 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

the staff are so dedicated to doing the best for all the children


Posted September 29, 2008

I love Beardsley school the kindergarten program is amazing.the teachers go above and beyond for the children and the after school program is great. The teachers really work closley with parents wich makes me proud.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2007

I found this school to be poor in academic and in teacher's interest in the children. I had to probe, dig and borderline harass the teachers for feedback, positive or negative. The teachers appear to be there to pass the day, not for the interest of the children. A lot of their ethics are questionable.
—Submitted by Geneva Rawlings, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
23%

2007

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
66%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
58%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

57 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
63%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

35 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

35 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
34%

2007

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

35 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
66%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students61%
Femalen/a
Male51%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students31%
Femalen/a
Male17%
Black30%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic31%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English37%

Writing

All Students45%
Femalen/a
Male28%
Black45%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic45%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English43%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female66%
Malen/a
Black65%
Hispanic64%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students42%
Female48%
Malen/a
Black55%
Hispanic32%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%

Writing

All Students71%
Female77%
Male60%
Black85%
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Femalen/a
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Reading

All Students60%
Femalen/a
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%

Writing

All Students81%
Femalen/a
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic82%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students80%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic82%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students43%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic41%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English45%

Writing

All Students63%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 59% 17%
Black 36% 14%
White 3% 64%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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500 Huntington Rd
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Phone: (203) 576-7184

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