Very Good
#387 of 990 schools in CT
Top 39% in state
Breakthrough Magnet School North
Elementary School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 Ridgefield Street, Hartford, CT 06112
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Breakthrough Magnet School North score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Breakthrough Magnet School North sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,010
Median home value
$203,300
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Hartford AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 961 | Compare → |
| Hartford Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Wish Museum SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Montessori Magnet at Fisher SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #6 of 39
- District spending per student
- $27,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Breakthrough Magnet School North is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Breakthrough Magnet School North
Breakthrough Magnet School North is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 318 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Breakthrough Magnet School North
What grades does Breakthrough Magnet School North serve?
Breakthrough Magnet School North serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Breakthrough Magnet School North?
Breakthrough Magnet School North has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School North?
The student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School North is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Breakthrough Magnet School North rank in CT?
Breakthrough Magnet School North ranks #387 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Breakthrough Magnet School North's MySchoolScout rating?
Breakthrough Magnet School North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Breakthrough Magnet School North?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Breakthrough Magnet School North has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Breakthrough Magnet School North a charter school?
No, Breakthrough Magnet School North is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Breakthrough Magnet School North a Title I school?
No, Breakthrough Magnet School North is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Breakthrough Magnet School North?
65.1% of students at Breakthrough Magnet School North qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (860) 695-6380
- Area population (ZIP 06112)
- 21,918
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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