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Jettie S. Tisdale School vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar School

Should you attend Jettie S. Tisdale School or Paul Laurence Dunbar School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jettie S. Tisdale School
250 Hollister Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06607
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
445 Union Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06607
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Jettie S. Tisdale School ranks 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 5%)

Paul Laurence Dunbar School ranks 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 5%)
Overview
Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jettie S. Tisdale 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 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paul Laurence Dunbar 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 5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than 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 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
577 students
394 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jettie S. Tisdale School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jettie S. Tisdale School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paul Laurence Dunbar School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jettie S. Tisdale School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paul Laurence Dunbar School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jettie S. Tisdale School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bridgeport School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bridgeport School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#836 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#908 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jettie S. Tisdale School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paul Laurence Dunbar School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
5%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jettie S. Tisdale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jettie S. Tisdale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jettie S. Tisdale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jettie S. Tisdale School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paul Laurence Dunbar School by grade.
Pre-K Students
57
41
Kindergarten Students
49
40
Grade 1 Students
52
44
Grade 2 Students
47
39
Grade 3 Students
49
22
Grade 4 Students
50
31
Grade 5 Students
51
41
Grade 6 Students
62
33
Grade 7 Students
77
51
Grade 8 Students
83
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jettie S. Tisdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bridgeport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paul Laurence Dunbar School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bridgeport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
51%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jettie S. Tisdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bridgeport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paul Laurence Dunbar School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bridgeport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jettie S. Tisdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bridgeport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paul Laurence Dunbar School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bridgeport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jettie S. Tisdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bridgeport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paul Laurence Dunbar School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bridgeport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jettie S. Tisdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bridgeport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paul Laurence Dunbar School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bridgeport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jettie S. Tisdale School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jettie S. Tisdale School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paul Laurence Dunbar School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jettie S. Tisdale School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paul Laurence Dunbar School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bridgeport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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