Madison School
Madison School serves 497 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Madison School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Madison School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Madison School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 497 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Madison School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Madison School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #822 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 25% |
| Black | 30% | 13% |
| White | 20% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bridgeport School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Madison School is Central High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Blackham School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bridgeport Blackham School Math: 16% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 1,103 student10
0.4 miles
425 Thorme St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951 0.4 PK-8 1,103 - Bridgeport Read School Math: 9% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 905 students10
0.5 miles
130 Ezra St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030 0.5 PK-8 905 - Bridgeport Central High School Math: 14% | Reading: 37%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,612 student10
0.9 miles
1 Lincoln Blvd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377 0.9 9-12 1,612 - Bridgeport Geraldine Johnson School Math: 16% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 809 students10
1.1 miles
475 Lexington Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2500 1.1 PK-8 809 - Bridgeport A.b. Skane Center Grades: PK | 211 students
1.2 miles
2977 North Madison Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7181 1.2 PK 211
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