Breakthrough Magnet School South

290 Brookfield Street
Hartford, CT 06106

www.breakthroughmagnetschool.org/o/btmss

326 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Breakthrough Magnet School South is a public inter-district magnet school located in Hartford, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Hartford Public Schools system, the school operates under a unique "Character Education" theme. This curriculum is designed to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop strong moral values, social responsibility, and a sense of community alongside their academic pursuits.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on experiential learning and the integration of character development into daily instruction. By focusing on themes such as integrity, perseverance, and respect, Breakthrough Magnet School South aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed both in the classroom and as active participants in society. Through its commitment to a diverse student body and a balanced educational approach, the school strives to create a rigorous yet nurturing atmosphere that supports the personal and intellectual growth of every learner.

326

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Breakthrough Magnet School South
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	207
Black	66
Asian	20
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
207 (63.5%)
Black
66 (20.2%)
White
23 (7.1%)
Asian
20 (6.1%)
Two or More
8 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)695-5700
Website:	http://www.breakthroughmagnetschool.org/o/btmss
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 30