Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Breakthrough Magnet School North 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Breakthrough Magnet School North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Breakthrough Magnet School North's student population of 336 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Breakthrough Magnet School North ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Breakthrough Magnet School North is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
5%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
46%
13%
White
4%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breakthrough Magnet School North's ranking?
Breakthrough Magnet School North is ranked #732 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Breakthrough Magnet School North often compared to?
Breakthrough Magnet School Northis often viewed alongside schools like Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Breakthrough Magnet School North?
336 students attend Breakthrough Magnet School North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Breakthrough Magnet School North students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Breakthrough Magnet School North?
Breakthrough Magnet School North has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Breakthrough Magnet School North offer ?
Breakthrough Magnet School North offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Breakthrough Magnet School North part of?
Breakthrough Magnet School North is part of Hartford School District.
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