Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Summary:

Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is a public charter school serving grades K-12 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with a diverse student population that is predominantly African American and Hispanic, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, has consistently lagged behind the state average, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th grade math proficiency rate was 28.9%, compared to the state average of 38.2%. This trend is seen across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.8 to 20.4 over the past three years, which is higher than nearby charter schools like Highville Charter School (15.6) and Elm City College Preparatory School (16.6). The school's spending per student, around $12,200, is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby charter schools.

When compared to other nearby charter schools, such as Amistad Academy, Wilbur Cross School, and Capital Preparatory Harbor School, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy generally performs worse on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies and curriculum to better support student learning. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (over 70%) indicates that it serves a predominantly low-income community, which may present unique challenges and require additional resources and support to ensure student success.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 655 Stillman St.
       Bridgeport, CT  06608


(203) 338-0593

District: Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 497 Connecticut Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,219 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  1,084

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.3%
Hispanic:
44.6%
White:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.4% Help


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Compare Details Achievement First Bridgeport Academy ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Achievement First Bridgeport Academy ranks worse than 63.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Achievement First Bridgeport Academy ranks worse than 89% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is $14,219.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Achievement First Bridgeport Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Bridgeport Academy 380th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Achievement First Bridgeport Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Bridgeport Academy 159th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Achievement First Bridgeport Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Bridgeport Academy 129th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Achievement First Bridgeport Academy in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 15.53 509th 579 12.1%
2011 21.33 480th 565 15.0%
2012 44.64 398th 564 29.4%
2013 37.70 409th 557 26.6%
2015 22.07 434th 551 21.2%
2016 36.77 322nd 518 37.8%
2017 47.79 274th 519 47.2%
2018 64.45 213th 532 60.0%
2019 67.39 197th 522 62.3%
2021 29.47 366th 538 32.0%
2022 24.43 349th 490 28.8%
2023 24.74 345th 491 29.7%
2024 17.47 380th 497 23.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.96 182nd 371 50.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.00 1st 60 98.3%
2021 49.55 140th 302 53.6%
2024 28.01 48th 70 31.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.06 99th 259 61.8%
2019 68.77 91st 242 62.4%
2021 27.26 322nd 455 29.2%
2022 18.32 199th 234 15.0%
2023 19.68 188th 230 18.3%
2024 10.85 214th 237 9.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.98 148th 262 43.5%
2019 55.45 135th 247 45.3%
2021 25.40 321st 445 27.9%
2022 23.77 181st 232 22.0%
2023 7.83 220th 231 4.8%
2024 14.28 199th 233 14.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.72 1st 25 96.0%
2019 97.10 1st 21 95.2%
2021 73.00 4th 41 90.2%
2022 57.78 4th 16 75.0%
2023 37.82 11th 16 31.3%
2024 51.22 7th 15 53.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.71 2nd 101 98.0%
2021 68.05 38th 173 78.0%
2022 91.34 2nd 99 98.0%
2023 67.62 23rd 108 78.7%
2024 54.10 35th 111 68.5%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.96 181st 268 32.5%
2011 37.46 198th 269 26.4%
2012 62.93 136th 272 50.0%
2013 60.83 144th 278 48.2%
2015 38.05 169th 280 39.6%
2016 28.38 169th 246 31.3%
2017 19.63 186th 250 25.6%
2018 39.54 149th 249 40.2%
2019 45.16 139th 259 46.3%
2021 34.16 169th 275 38.5%
2022 46.80 117th 250 53.2%
2023 40.44 137th 249 45.0%
2024 27.37 159th 250 36.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.21 118th 244 51.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.63 101st 218 53.7%
2022 72.33 26th 106 75.5%
2024 55.11 49th 114 57.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.07 115th 160 28.1%
2019 47.61 101st 169 40.2%
2021 37.42 140th 235 40.4%
2022 52.69 85th 166 48.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.42 139th 167 16.8%
2021 26.95 157th 224 29.9%
2022 42.96 98th 169 42.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.54 3rd 38 92.1%
2021 79.92 8th 80 90.0%
2022 86.05 2nd 40 95.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.78 17th 97 82.5%
2021 53.51 56th 146 61.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 61.30 101st 193 47.7%
2015 31.94 148th 196 24.5%
2017 22.39 111th 140 20.7%
2021 11.25 177th 200 11.5%
2022 20.38 99th 139 28.8%
2023 21.87 104th 142 26.8%
2024 9.78 129th 145 11.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.05 163rd 175 6.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.09 143rd 155 7.7%
2022 44.95 26th 63 58.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.17 172nd 189 9.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.31 92nd 102 9.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.23 39th 58 32.8%
2022 88.19 1st 25 96.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.83 22nd 59 62.7%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 1 50 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2010 3 136 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2011 3 225 2 177 1 0 1 0 409
2012 4 296 2 236 1 0 4 0 543
2013 8 386 5 298 1 0 4 0 702
2014 11 470 7 340 1 0 6 0 835
2015 12 545 8 402 4 0 6 0 977
2016 15 551 10 430 4 0 6 0 1016
2017 14 567 11 441 4 0 7 0 1044
2018 5 569 11 463 3 11 0 0 1062
2019 13 584 9 480 3 2 2 0 1093
2020 13 596 6 487 3 1 4 0 1110
2021 12 597 9 502 2 1 4 0 1127
2022 16 586 10 481 2 1 9 0 1105
2023 21 556 10 483 3 1 9 1 1084

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 85 5.0 17.0 71.8
2010 238 17.0 14.0 66.8
2011 409 31.6 12.9 73.1
2012 543 40.6 13.3 83.2
2013 702 50.5 13.9 82.2
2014 835 56.0 14.9 78.9
2015 977 n/a n/a 83.7
2016 1016 n/a n/a 80.5
2017 1044 61.0 17.1 72.5
2018 1062 71.0 14.9 97.8
2019 1093 55.0 19.8 65.6
2020 1110 61.1 18.1 71
2021 1127 63.0 17.8 68.5
2022 1105 56.0 19.7 54.5
2023 1084 53.0 20.4 74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 85 5.0 17.0 71.8
2010 238 17.0 14.0 66.8
2011 409 31.6 12.9 73.1
2012 543 40.6 13.3 83.2
2013 702 50.5 13.9 82.2
2014 835 56.0 14.9 78.9
2015 977 n/a n/a 83.7
2016 1016 n/a n/a 80.5
2017 1044 61.0 17.1 72.5
2018 1062 71.0 14.9 97.8
2019 1093 55.0 19.8 65.6
2020 1110 61.1 18.1 71
2021 1127 63.0 17.8 68.5
2022 1105 56.0 19.7 54.5
2023 1084 53.0 20.4 74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,154
2019 $12,249
2020 $12,455
2021 $12,979
2022 $14,334
2023 $14,219

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 197th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 345th of 491 Elementary schools
 32.5%
Ranks 139th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 137th of 249 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)67.422.3
 45.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)67.422.3
 45.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)78.739.8
 38.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)78.739.8
 38.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)79.558.7
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)79.558.7
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)72.730.8
 41.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)72.730.8
 41.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)73.934.1
 39.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)73.934.1
 39.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)5611.1
 44.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)5611.1
 44.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)5043.8
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)5043.8
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)38.518
 20.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)38.518
 20.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)50.559.8
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)50.559.8
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)40.725.6
 15.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)40.725.6
 15.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)64.460
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)64.460
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)34.519.1
 15.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)34.519.1
 15.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%
11th Grade Math (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy)27.721.7
 6%
   11th Grade Math (Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District)27.721.7
 6%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10931084
 0.8%
African American584556
 4.8%
American Indian33
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic480483
 0.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White1321
 61.5%
Two or More Races29
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.6%74.4%
 8.8%


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Students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy are 51% African American, 45% Hispanic, 2% White.

Achievement First Bridgeport Academy ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Connecticut alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,084 students attended Achievement First Bridgeport Academy.


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