Serving 863 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Read 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 7% (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 18:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: READ SCHOOL serves a central area of approximately 1.2 square miles in Bridgeport, CT, where most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school. The furthest point within the attendance zone is about 1.5 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Read School's student population of 863 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
863 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Changing Futures and Achieving Excellence Together
School Rankings
Read 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 Read School is 0.52, 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
#883 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Read School's ranking?
Read School is ranked #883 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Read School?
863 students attend Read School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Read School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Read School?
Read School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Read School offer ?
Read School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Read School part of?
Read School is part of Bridgeport School District.
In what neighborhood is Read School located?
Read School is located in the Reservoir Whiskey Hill neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Reservoir Whiskey Hill.
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