Black Rock School
- Black Rock School serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Black Rock School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Black Rock School's student population of 465 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 465 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Black Rock School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Black Rock School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #841 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 24% |
| Black | 18% | 13% |
| White | 31% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bridgeport School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Black Rock School is Bassick High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cesar Batalla School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bryant School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bridgeport Bryant School Grades: PK-6 | 381 students
1.3 miles
230 Poplar St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203)576-7303 1.3 PK-6 381 - Bridgeport Cesar Batalla School Grades: PK-8 | 1167 students
1.3 miles
606 Howard Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203)579-8501 1.3 PK-8 1167 - Fairfield Holland Hill School Grades: K-5 | 404 students
1.4 miles
105 Meadowcroft Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203)255-8314 1.4 K-5 404 - Bridgeport Bassick High School Grades: 9-12 | 961 students
1.5 miles
1181 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203)576-7350 1.5 9-12 961 - Fairfield Sherman School Grades: K-5 | 484 students
1.6 miles
250 Fern St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203)255-8330 1.6 K-5 484
School Reviews
| 5 I currently moved from Fairfield to the Black Rock section after my divorce. I was quite hesitant to send my child to a Bridgeport public school because I have read such terrible things in the paper about the public schools in Bridgeport. However, due to some financial difficulties, I had no choice but to send my child to Black Rock School. I just want everyone to know how wonderful that both I and my child find this school to be. For the first time ever, my child gets up each morning and looks forward to going to school. The days of me having to argue to get him off to school are hopefully behind him. Furthermore, my child is challenged academically and I have noticed a noticeable difference in his reading and writing as well as mathematical abilities. Sadly, due to a lack of funding to the school, there aren't as many extra-curricular activities offered after school or during the school day but I am so thankful to the teachers at this school for helping my child love going to school. I am only writing this review because I want people to have more of an open mind when it comes to the Bridgeport school system. I can only speak about this one school, but I am sure that there are many, many other wonderful schools throughout the district. We as parents need to stop blaming the education system and the teachers for the shortcomings of failing districts and start holding ourselves more accountable. I can honestly say that this little school in this fantastic neighborhood that I am so proud to live in has really changed my mindset. I just want to give a huge "Thank you" to all of the dedicated teachers as well as the principal of this fine school for helping my child to reach his fullest potential. - Posted by Parent - blued |
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