James J. Curiale School

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James J. Curiale School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, a district that is ranked 152 out of 158 in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a student population of 523, with a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic (54.68%) and African American (32.12%).

Despite the school's higher spending per student, around $12,500 in recent years, James J. Curiale School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Connecticut, with a statewide ranking between 476-553 out of 490-564 schools over the past several years. Its performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for specific student subgroups such as female students, male students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. These subgroups rank in the bottom 25-30% of Connecticut elementary schools. The school's high poverty rates, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its persistent low performance.

While the nearby schools in the Bridgeport School District also face similar challenges, some, such as Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy and Classical Studies Academy, have managed to perform slightly better on standardized tests and achieve higher rankings within the state. Addressing the underlying issues, such as the high poverty rates and limited resources, may be crucial for improving the academic outcomes at James J. Curiale School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 300 Laurel Ave.
       Bridgeport, CT  06604


(203) 576-8437

District: Bridgeport School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,778 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.7%
African American:
32.1%
White:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Compare Details James J. Curiale School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details James J. Curiale School ranks worse than 91.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.7%), African American (32.1%), White (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bridgeport School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James J. Curiale School is 14.1. 22 elementary schools in the Bridgeport School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James J. Curiale School is $16,778. 22 elementary schools in the Bridgeport School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

James J. Curiale School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks James J. Curiale School 229th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See James J. Curiale School in the ranking list.)

Bridgeport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeport School District 152nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James J. Curiale School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 1.35 565th 570 0.9%
2007 4.92 540th 568 4.9%
2008 2.97 550th 565 2.7%
2009 2.41 552nd 566 2.5%
2010 3.99 561st 579 3.1%
2011 1.54 560th 565 0.9%
2012 2.33 553rd 564 2.0%
2013 1.74 548th 557 1.6%
2015 5.90 525th 551 4.7%
2016 1.63 515th 518 0.6%
2017 3.62 504th 519 2.9%
2018 4.47 513th 532 3.6%
2019 3.77 506th 522 3.1%
2021 6.16 520th 538 3.3%
2022 5.02 476th 490 2.9%
2023 5.24 478th 491 2.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.45 342nd 371 7.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.26 278th 302 7.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.09 445th 455 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 3.15 441st 445 0.9%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for James J. Curiale School

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Rank History for all middle school students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.89 238th 248 4.0%
2007 5.26 227th 250 9.2%
2008 3.34 237th 252 6.0%
2009 5.22 236th 255 7.5%
2010 2.87 258th 268 3.7%
2011 2.86 258th 269 4.1%
2012 3.30 259th 272 4.8%
2013 3.44 264th 278 5.0%
2015 8.36 256th 280 8.6%
2016 2.55 245th 246 0.4%
2017 3.96 240th 250 4.0%
2018 5.34 239th 249 4.0%
2019 5.62 244th 259 5.8%
2021 7.29 258th 275 6.2%
2022 6.64 236th 250 5.6%
2023 4.76 243rd 249 2.4%
2024 8.40 229th 250 8.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.18 224th 244 8.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.24 198th 218 9.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.55 220th 235 6.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.55 212th 224 5.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.34 38th 38 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at James J. Curiale School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.64 135th 146 7.5%
2022 21.04 83rd 97 14.4%
2024 20.68 89th 104 14.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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.

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Enrollment information for James J. Curiale School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 146 270 96 295 3 n/a n/a 0 810
1989 127 282 104 335 11 n/a n/a 0 859
1990 117 275 85 341 12 n/a n/a 0 830
1991 99 289 78 404 12 n/a n/a 0 882
1992 95 358 76 365 31 n/a n/a 0 925
1993 82 351 85 371 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1994 67 364 104 358 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1995 65 406 80 378 3 n/a n/a 0 932
1996 65 406 80 378 3 n/a n/a 0 932
1997 51 381 75 391 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1998 78 344 49 320 2 n/a n/a 0 793
1999 56 397 63 376 12 n/a n/a 0 904
2000 62 401 66 371 0 n/a n/a 0 900
2001 75 404 61 378 0 n/a n/a 0 918
2002 55 437 54 415 0 n/a n/a 0 961
2003 55 437 54 415 0 n/a n/a 0 961
2004 53 425 53 431 0 n/a n/a 0 962
2005 48 433 42 429 0 n/a n/a 0 952
2006 46 394 40 408 0 n/a n/a 0 888
2007 34 335 40 276 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2008 24 284 38 246 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2009 31 259 38 234 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2010 28 282 46 224 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2011 26 286 50 231 0 0 3 0 596
2012 30 278 51 250 2 1 3 0 615
2013 37 349 34 344 4 1 6 0 775
2014 43 323 33 326 3 2 7 0 737
2015 42 316 29 371 3 2 6 0 769
2016 42 288 32 324 5 2 5 0 698
2017 78 282 28 309 9 2 4 0 712
2018 53 275 27 261 7 0 5 0 628
2019 42 230 25 251 8 2 4 0 562
2020 38 231 24 258 3 2 6 0 562
2021 34 195 22 252 3 2 9 0 517
2022 28 181 21 284 1 1 14 0 530
2023 31 168 21 286 1 1 15 0 523

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 James J. Curiale School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 810 43.0 18.8 n/a
1989 859 46.0 18.6 n/a
1990 830 46.0 18.0 n/a
1991 882 43.0 20.5 n/a
1992 925 46.6 19.8 59
1993 889 50.3 17.7 6.1
1994 893 51.1 17.5 81.3
1995 932 54.4 17.1 82.9
1996 932 54.4 17.1 82.9
1997 899 55.3 16.3 72.9
1998 793 52.0 15.3 78.9
1999 904 51.4 17.6 94.9
2000 900 50.9 17.7 92
2001 918 50.5 18.2 n/a
2002 961 53.2 18.1 95
2003 961 53.2 18.1 95
2004 962 53.1 18.1 95.5
2005 952 50.6 18.8 n/a
2006 888 41.7 21.3 91.8
2007 685 43.8 15.6 96.6
2008 592 43.2 13.7 98.3
2009 562 45.8 13.4 99.1
2010 580 41.2 14.0 99.5
2011 596 40.0 14.9 99.5
2012 615 36.2 16.9 99.5
2013 775 50.4 15.3 99.6
2014 737 52.4 14.0 99.6
2015 769 45.0 17.0 99.6
2016 698 46.0 15.1 100
2017 712 41.1 17.3 68.1
2018 628 40.7 15.4 73.6
2019 562 31.0 18.1 85.1
2020 562 34.0 16.5 85.8
2021 517 35.0 14.7 82.4
2022 530 35.0 15.1 73.8
2023 523 37.0 14.1 93.7

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 James J. Curiale School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 810 43.0 18.8 n/a
1989 859 46.0 18.6 n/a
1990 830 46.0 18.0 n/a
1991 882 43.0 20.5 n/a
1992 925 46.6 19.8 59
1993 889 50.3 17.7 6.1
1994 893 51.1 17.5 81.3
1995 932 54.4 17.1 82.9
1996 932 54.4 17.1 82.9
1997 899 55.3 16.3 72.9
1998 793 52.0 15.3 78.9
1999 904 51.4 17.6 94.9
2000 900 50.9 17.7 92
2001 918 50.5 18.2 n/a
2002 961 53.2 18.1 95
2003 961 53.2 18.1 95
2004 962 53.1 18.1 95.5
2005 952 50.6 18.8 n/a
2006 888 41.7 21.3 91.8
2007 685 43.8 15.6 96.6
2008 592 43.2 13.7 98.3
2009 562 45.8 13.4 99.1
2010 580 41.2 14.0 99.5
2011 596 40.0 14.9 99.5
2012 615 36.2 16.9 99.5
2013 775 50.4 15.3 99.6
2014 737 52.4 14.0 99.6
2015 769 45.0 17.0 99.6
2016 698 46.0 15.1 100
2017 712 41.1 17.3 68.1
2018 628 40.7 15.4 73.6
2019 562 31.0 18.1 85.1
2020 562 34.0 16.5 85.8
2021 517 35.0 14.7 82.4
2022 530 35.0 15.1 73.8
2023 523 37.0 14.1 93.7

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 James J. Curiale School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,240
2019 $12,727
2020 $12,109
2021 $14,330
2022 $16,721
2023 $16,778

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James J. Curiale School

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 506th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 478th of 491 Elementary schools
 0.4%
Ranks 244th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 243rd of 249 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James J. Curiale School)2717.8
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)26.615.7
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James J. Curiale School)14.817.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)23.418.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.649.2
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James J. Curiale School)11.10
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeport School District)16.512.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James J. Curiale School)16.115.8
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)29.422.9
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.9
 6.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (James J. Curiale School)14.816.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)28.222.5
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (James J. Curiale School)18.310.4
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)27.622.5
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (James J. Curiale School)23.511
 12.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)29.819.1
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562523
 6.9%
African American230168
 27%
American Indian81
 87.5%
Asian2521
 16%
Hispanic251286
 13.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White4231
 26.2%
Two or More Races415
 275%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.1%93.7%
 8.6%


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