Achievement First Bridgeport Academy vs Edison School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Bridgeport · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,090 students
Edison School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
181 students
| Measure | Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Bridgeport, Connecticut | Edison School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #584 of 596 |
| National rank | – | #47300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,090 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 12% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achievement First Bridgeport Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Achievement First Bridgeport Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 12%).
- •Achievement First Bridgeport Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 91.7%).
- •Edison School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 23.2).
- •Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 181.
- •Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is a charter school while Edison School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy better than Edison School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and Edison School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy: 1,090. Edison School: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and Edison School rank in Connecticut?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is unranked and Edison School is 584th of 596 among other schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).