Below Average
#790 of 990 schools in CT
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Elementary School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
290 Brookfield Street, Hartford, CT 06106
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Breakthrough Magnet School South score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 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 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Breakthrough Magnet School South 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$47,542
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
24.4%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06106; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Parkville Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Charter Oak International AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 518 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #18 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 South is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Breakthrough Magnet School South
Breakthrough Magnet School South is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Breakthrough Magnet School South
What grades does Breakthrough Magnet School South serve?
Breakthrough Magnet School South serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Breakthrough Magnet School South?
Breakthrough Magnet School South has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School South is 12.9:1. 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 South rank in CT?
Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks #790 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Breakthrough Magnet School South's MySchoolScout rating?
Breakthrough Magnet School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Breakthrough Magnet School South has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Breakthrough Magnet School South a charter school?
No, Breakthrough Magnet School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Breakthrough Magnet School South a Title I school?
No, Breakthrough Magnet School South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Breakthrough Magnet School South?
69.9% of students at Breakthrough Magnet School South 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (860) 695-5700
- Area population (ZIP 06106)
- 37,809
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 06106; 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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