Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edison School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edison School serves the eastern part of Bridgeport, CT, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edison School's student population of 181 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
181 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Rankings
Edison School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison School's ranking?
Edison School is ranked #879 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Edison School often compared to?
Edison Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Laurence Dunbar School, Bryant School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Edison School?
181 students attend Edison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Edison School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison School?
Edison School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edison School offer ?
Edison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edison School part of?
Edison School is part of Bridgeport School District.
In what neighborhood is Edison School located?
Edison School is located in the Boston Ave Mill Hill neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Boston Ave Mill Hill.
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