D
Needs Improvement
37/100

James J. Curiale School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 300 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in Connecticut
Growth
D
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 22nd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
513
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%4/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%22/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 93% 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 −1 points worse 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 proficiency20% (−38 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency7% (−41 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
White10%10%reading -59 pts, math -50 pts0th percentile (list)
Black17%3%reading -15 pts, math -17 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%8%reading -14 pts, math -16 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income19%7%reading -18 pts, math -18 pts5th 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 300 Laurel Ave.
City Bridgeport
ZIP Code 06604
District 0900450
NCES School ID 090045001162
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06604

Understanding the community around James J. Curiale School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,282
Per Capita Income $29,014
Poverty Rate 20.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%
High School or Higher 80.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $230,600
Median Rent $1,366
Owner-Occupied 38.0%
Renter-Occupied 62.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James J. Curiale School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 56.7%
Black 30.8%
White 5.1%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More Races 2.9%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 513
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James J. Curiale School?
James J. Curiale School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 James J. Curiale School?
James J. Curiale School has 513 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does James J. Curiale School serve?
James J. Curiale School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does James J. Curiale School receive per student?
James J. Curiale School receives $23,852 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James J. Curiale School in 06604 ▼
Avg Home Value
$339,865
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,804
1-Year Change
+1.5%
% Renters
62.0%

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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