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Waltersville School vs. Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

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School Overview

School
Waltersville School
150 Hallett Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Waltersville 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 12% (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 13:1 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).
Serving 1,098 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy 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 24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-12
Total Students
428 students
1,098 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waltersville School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waltersville School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waltersville School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waltersville 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#864 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#650 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waltersville 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 Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
24%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waltersville 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 Achievement First Bridgeport Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waltersville 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 Achievement First Bridgeport Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy 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)
33%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waltersville 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 Achievement First Bridgeport Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waltersville School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
-
Kindergarten Students
39
90
Grade 1 Students
51
95
Grade 2 Students
42
93
Grade 3 Students
53
92
Grade 4 Students
48
98
Grade 5 Students
52
95
Grade 6 Students
42
96
Grade 7 Students
34
96
Grade 8 Students
41
96
Grade 9 Students
-
78
Grade 10 Students
-
64
Grade 11 Students
-
62
Grade 12 Students
-
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waltersville 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 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
61%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waltersville 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
33%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waltersville 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waltersville 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waltersville 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waltersville 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waltersville 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waltersville 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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