Summary:
The 98813 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative high school). While the schools in this district face significant challenges, Bridgeport High School stands out as a relative bright spot, with the highest 4-year graduation rate and better test scores compared to the other schools in the area.
Across the district, the schools have a very high Hispanic student population, ranging from 86.21% to 96.35%, and extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student populations. Academically, the schools in this district consistently underperform the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency, with Bridgeport Elementary having the lowest proficiency rates.
The data also reveals concerning outcomes at Bridgeport Aurora High School, the alternative high school in the district, which has a very low 4-year graduation rate of only 40.0% and an alarmingly high dropout rate of 40.0%. Addressing the systemic challenges faced by the schools in the Bridgeport School District will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for the students in this community.
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