B
Good
71/100

Black Rock School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 545 Brewster St., Bridgeport, CT 06605
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 27th percentile in Connecticut
Growth
A
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 86th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Connecticut for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
439
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%27/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%86/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 89th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.27 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 80% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−16 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−25 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%42%reading -7 pts, math -18 pts26th percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -8 pts, math -5 pts26th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%17%reading +1 pts, math -7 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading +5 pts, math -3 pts37th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 545 Brewster St.
City Bridgeport
ZIP Code 06605
District 0900450
NCES School ID 090045000052
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06605

Understanding the community around Black Rock School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,751
Per Capita Income $36,323
Poverty Rate 22.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%
High School or Higher 82.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $238,900
Median Rent $1,375
Owner-Occupied 32.7%
Renter-Occupied 67.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Black Rock School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 59.5%
White 27.1%
Black 11.6%
Asian 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 439
Teachers (FTE) 33.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Black Rock School?
Black Rock School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Black Rock School?
Black Rock School has 439 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Black Rock School serve?
Black Rock School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Black Rock School receive per student?
Black Rock School receives $23,852 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Black Rock School in 06605 ▼
Avg Home Value
$380,104
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,226
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
67.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026