James J. Curiale School vs New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 848 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James J. Curiale School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
509 students
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
Bridgeport · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students
| Measure | James J. Curiale School Bridgeport, Connecticut | New Beginnings Inc Family Academy Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #592 of 596 | #529 of 596 |
| National rank | #48568 of 50,301 | #41394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 509 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 21% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Beginnings Inc Family Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 12.8).
- •New Beginnings Inc Family Academy does better on math proficiency (21% vs 7%).
- •New Beginnings Inc Family Academy does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •New Beginnings Inc Family Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 92.7%).
- •New Beginnings Inc Family Academy does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •James J. Curiale School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 431.
- •James J. Curiale School is a public school while New Beginnings Inc Family Academy is a charter 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 James J. Curiale School better than New Beginnings Inc Family Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Beginnings Inc Family Academy ranks higher (25.5 vs 12.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James J. Curiale School and New Beginnings Inc Family Academy?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James J. Curiale School: 509. New Beginnings Inc Family Academy: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James J. Curiale School and New Beginnings Inc Family Academy rank in Connecticut?
James J. Curiale School is 592nd of 596 and New Beginnings Inc Family Academy is 529th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).