Serving 793 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 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 16:1 is higher than 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 793 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Read 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 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.
Read School is ranked #852 out of 942 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Read School?
793 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, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Read School?
Read School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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The nearest high school to Read School is Central High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Blackham School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Madison School (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 793 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
