Achievement First Bridgeport Academy vs Waltersville 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
Waltersville School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
432 students
| Measure | Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Bridgeport, Connecticut | Waltersville School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #585 of 596 |
| National rank | – | #47510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,090 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 13% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achievement First Bridgeport Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 13%).
- •Achievement First Bridgeport Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 22%).
- •Achievement First Bridgeport Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 96.3%).
- •Waltersville School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 23.2).
- •Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 432.
- •Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is a charter school while Waltersville 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 Waltersville 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 Waltersville 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. Waltersville School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and Waltersville School rank in Connecticut?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is unranked and Waltersville School is 585th of 596 among other schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).