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Breakthrough Magnet School South

290 Brookfield Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Breakthrough Magnet School South's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Breakthrough Magnet School South is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#743 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Breakthrough Magnet School South, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Breakthrough Magnet School South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Breakthrough Magnet School South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Breakthrough Magnet School South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Breakthrough Magnet School South and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
59%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Breakthrough Magnet School South and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Breakthrough Magnet School South and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Breakthrough Magnet School South and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Breakthrough Magnet School South and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Breakthrough Magnet School South.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Breakthrough Magnet School South and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Breakthrough Magnet School South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Breakthrough Magnet School South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breakthrough Magnet School South's ranking?
Breakthrough Magnet School South is ranked #743 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Breakthrough Magnet School South often compared to?
Breakthrough Magnet School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Breakthrough Magnet School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Breakthrough Magnet School South?
343 students attend Breakthrough Magnet School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Breakthrough Magnet School South students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Breakthrough Magnet School South?
Breakthrough Magnet School South has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Breakthrough Magnet School South offer ?
Breakthrough Magnet School South offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Breakthrough Magnet School South part of?
Breakthrough Magnet School South is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Breakthrough Magnet School South located?
Breakthrough Magnet School South is located in the Behind the Rocks neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Behind the Rocks.

School Reviews
5   5/9/2022
Love the school, the program, the teachers. I like it has a low ratio student teacher. They are also flexible to challenge those kids who are excelling and also to support those who are falling behind. As a parent having one of each I am very pleased with the outcome.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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