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Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy

240 OCEAN TERRACE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605

Ranked 172 of 200 in Connecticut

Top schools in Bridgeport
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Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy

240 OCEAN TERRACE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605

About Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 18%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 18% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
426
Total Students
$73772
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 54.7%
Black 37.7%
Two+ Races 2.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
54.7%
Black
37.7%
Two+ Races
2.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 426
53.2%
227 Female
46.8%
199 Male

Student Population

426 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1008 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy Contact Information

Address

240 OCEAN TERRACE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605

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Phone

(203) 275-1285

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TOP 172 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bridgeport Public Schools, including Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy, are making big changes after a recent forensic audit found problems with how they were keeping track of their money. The district has promised to make all of the suggested changes, which will focus on better budgeting, more openness, and stronger accountability measures to help students and the school run smoothly.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities outside of school does Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy have?

Ans. Depending on their grade level, the school has activities like art clubs, music programs, after-school tutoring, and sports.

Q2. Does the school provide transportation for magnet students?

Ans. Yes, students who are eligible for magnet schools usually get rides on the district's regular bus routes.

Q3. Are there any special support services for students?

Ans. The school has programs for special education, English language support, counseling, and social-emotional learning.

Q4. Is there a dress code at Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?

Ans. Yes, the school has a uniform policy that was approved by the district. This means that students must wear certain tops and bottoms all year.

Q5. How does the school keep parents up to date on how their child is doing?

Ans. Families get updates through regular school newsletters, digital platforms, parent-teacher conferences, and progress reports.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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