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James J. Curiale School

300 Laurel Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, James J. Curiale 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% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James J. Curiale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James J. Curiale School's student population of 523 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James J. Curiale School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James J. Curiale School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#903 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James J. Curiale School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James J. Curiale School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James J. Curiale School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James J. Curiale School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James J. Curiale School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
55%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James J. Curiale School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James J. Curiale School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James J. Curiale School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James J. Curiale School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James J. Curiale School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of James J. Curiale School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James J. Curiale School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James J. Curiale School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James J. Curiale School's ranking?
James J. Curiale School is ranked #903 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are James J. Curiale School often compared to?
James J. Curiale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Bridgeport Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend James J. Curiale School?
523 students attend James J. Curiale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of James J. Curiale School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James J. Curiale School?
James J. Curiale School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does James J. Curiale School offer ?
James J. Curiale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James J. Curiale School part of?
James J. Curiale School is part of Bridgeport School District.
In what neighborhood is James J. Curiale School located?
James J. Curiale School is located in the West End And West Side neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 7 other public schools located in West End And West Side.

School Reviews
4   1/27/2023
THIS IS THE BEST SCHOOL I WENT SO FAR.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - JAVIER MALETTE

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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