Breakthrough Magnet School South vs McDonough Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 861 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
326 students
McDonough Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students
| Measure | Breakthrough Magnet School South Hartford, Connecticut | McDonough Middle School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 596 | #173 of 178 |
| National rank | #28369 of 50,301 | #13830 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 326 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breakthrough Magnet School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 19.7).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School South does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School South does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 80.7%).
- •McDonough Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School South is the larger school with 326 students compared with 301.
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 South better than McDonough Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks higher (45.3 vs 19.7 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 South and McDonough Middle School?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breakthrough Magnet School South: 326. McDonough Middle School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breakthrough Magnet School South and McDonough Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Breakthrough Magnet School South is 442nd of 596 and McDonough Middle School is 173rd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).