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Edison School

Public | K-6 | 255 students

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Posted November 19, 2009

My child started attending Edison in kindergarten and as a parent I love Edison. In kindergarten she had 2 wonderful teachers Mrs.H and Ms. Amaro, they taught my daughter to read,and now she loves to read. Now she has Ms. Huff,she is also wonderful. I believe that it first starts at home with your child education and also teach your child how to behave in school so that the teacher can do his or her job. As for the parents work along with the teacher on your child education and believe me it works. I rate the school a 4 out of 5. The only bad thing is the drop off and pick up and that can also be worked on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2009

edison is a great school the staff is great the security guard is terrific he keeps the kids safe, if you don't like the school then don't have your kids go there but for me i think its great
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2006

Edison isn't a bad school at all, when I went there it was great, they did try their best but at the time the principal wasn't the best either, but saying negative things about the school doesn't help, if you don't like the school then dont have your child go there. Anyways, I had fun, I was taught a lot, all the years I've been there I had great teachers. And Edison isnt a stereotypical school for Bridgeport, just because it doesn't have enough funds, it still manages to function. So I give big props to Edison!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 31, 2004

Get your child into a magnet school at all costs! Edison is run as poorly as I've ever seen. The principal has no control over the students and doesn't allow the PTA to function properly. Discipline problems start in kindergarten and don't stop until they go to 7th grade and become someone else's problem. Dropping and picking up your kid is like going into a demolition derby, parents have zero regard for their children's safety or anyone elses. The teachers do try their best with what they have to work with, they are great. Unfortunately, Edison is the stereotypical Bridgeport school, our exorbitant taxes go for a school not worthy of this country.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
26%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
68%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
76%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

38 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
74%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

27 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

28 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
79%
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 Students50%
Female45%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic62%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%

Reading

All Students30%
Female25%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic29%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English31%

Writing

All Students55%
Female80%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic38%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
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 Students48%
Female55%
Male41%
Black43%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%

Reading

All Students35%
Female40%
Male30%
Black30%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English38%

Writing

All Students74%
Female85%
Male64%
Black75%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
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 Students52%
Female57%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%

Reading

All Students36%
Female48%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English38%

Writing

All Students60%
Female76%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
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 Students82%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%

Reading

All Students59%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%

Writing

All Students75%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
Black 48% 14%
Hispanic 41% 17%
White 8% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
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 16N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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115 Boston Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Phone: (203) 576-7183

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