Columbus School
Bridgeport, CT · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Columbus School is a middle school located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The school serves 542 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), Columbus School performs below the state average for Connecticut. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Columbus School has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Columbus School has 542 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
Columbus School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Columbus School is part of the Bridgeport School District in Bridgeport, Connecticut. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.