Classical Studies Magnet Academy is a dual campus elementary and middle school located in the West End-West Side neighborhood of Bridgeport. Its Beechwood Avenue campus houses students in prekindergarten through second grade while its Linwood Avenue campus is home to the school’s third through eighth grade students.
The Academy utilizes a project-based curriculum that builds upon core subjects and culminates in a final project or performance at the end of each learning unit. With hands-on instruction shaped around a classical education model, the school meets nation-wide expectations regarding reading proficiency and literacy standards. The school has also received awards from the Connecticut State Department of Education as a School of Distinction in 2013 and a School of Excellence in 2016.
Admission to the Academy, as with most magnet schools, is through a lottery system. Enrollment is highly coveted among members of the Bridgeport community and the school currently serves roughly 450 students. While the school's student-to-teacher ratio remains higher than the state average, the school is ranked as one of the top elementary schools in the Bridgeport area.
The two buildings that make up Classical Studies Magnet School remain separated by approximately half a mile. However, the school stands united in its mission to embrace diversity, provide social and emotional support and to encourage academic excellence among all students.
Classical Studies Magnet Academy - Linwood Campus
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
240 Linwood Ave,
Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Helen Diane Giles
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Niche Grade
C-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
42.6%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
13.8%
State Average
48.1%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
848:1
Student Diversity
Female
57.6%
Male
42.4%
Black
47.2%
Hispanic
40.2%
White
6.1%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/20/2024
Do NOT accept a lottery acceptance from this school. Only the teachers in this school really care for the students, the counselor even picks favorites, usually with the female students. The P.E. teacher only cares for participation and does not care if you physically cannot participate, or even for...
3/3/2020
If A teacher don't like A parent they will set your kid up to fail. Drill team only chose friends and family " No room for outsiders" was what was said. Principal should look into this.
12/19/2018
So far so good- the staff is great. The students are respectful
2/23/2017
The teachers at CSMA challenge their scholars. The material my 3rd grader is learning is in my opinion advanced. She is engaged in learning and LOVES her classes. She switches classes throughout her day to teach her transition. She is part of the cheerleading team which is helping her build characte...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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82%
Household Income
$50,047
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9%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
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