Breakthrough Magnet School North vs Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km 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
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
353 students
| Measure | Breakthrough Magnet School North Hartford, Connecticut | Montessori Magnet at Fisher School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 596 | #497 of 596 |
| National rank | #33339 of 50,301 | #36454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 289 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breakthrough Magnet School North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 33.2).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School North does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Montessori Magnet at Fisher School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Montessori Magnet at Fisher School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 67.8%).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School North does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 25.2).
- •Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 289.
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 Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
On the Success Index (US), Breakthrough Magnet School North ranks higher (37.9 vs 33.2 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 Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breakthrough Magnet School North: 289. Montessori Magnet at Fisher School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breakthrough Magnet School North and Montessori Magnet at Fisher School rank in Connecticut?
Breakthrough Magnet School North is 480th of 596 and Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is 497th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).