Breakthrough Magnet School South vs Parkville Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km 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
Parkville Community School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Breakthrough Magnet School South Hartford, Connecticut | Parkville Community School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 596 | #531 of 596 |
| National rank | #28369 of 50,301 | #41660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 326 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breakthrough Magnet School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 25.1).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School South does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School South does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Breakthrough Magnet School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 71.8%).
- •Parkville Community School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.6).
- •Parkville Community School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 326.
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 Parkville Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks higher (45.3 vs 25.1 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 Parkville Community School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breakthrough Magnet School South: 326. Parkville Community School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breakthrough Magnet School South and Parkville Community School rank in Connecticut?
Breakthrough Magnet School South is 442nd of 596 and Parkville Community School is 531st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).