Breakthrough Magnet School North vs M. L. King Jr. Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breakthrough Magnet School North
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
| Measure | Breakthrough Magnet School North Hartford, Connecticut | M. L. King Jr. Middle School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 596 | #174 of 178 |
| National rank | #33339 of 50,301 | #14115 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 289 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breakthrough Magnet School North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 18.0).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School North does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School North does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 82.1%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.0).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School North is the larger school with 289 students compared with 184.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Breakthrough Magnet School North better than M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Breakthrough Magnet School North ranks higher (37.9 vs 18.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Breakthrough Magnet School North and M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breakthrough Magnet School North: 289. M. L. King Jr. Middle School: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breakthrough Magnet School North and M. L. King Jr. Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Breakthrough Magnet School North is 480th of 596 and M. L. King Jr. Middle School is 174th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).