Longfellow School (Closed 2013)

139 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
456 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
(11-12)
42%
83%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Longfellow School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
33%
80%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Longfellow School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
51%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Longfellow School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
44%
13%
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White
4%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CT.
0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Longfellow School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Longfellow School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Longfellow School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School?
456 students attend Longfellow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Longfellow School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow School offer ?
Longfellow School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Longfellow School part of?
Longfellow School is part of Bridgeport School District.

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