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Breakthrough Magnet School South vs. Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Breakthrough Magnet School South
290 Brookfield Street
Hartford, CT 06106
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School
7 Gardner Way
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
322 students
582 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Breakthrough Magnet School South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Breakthrough Magnet School South.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Breakthrough Magnet School South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School South with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#720 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#608 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Breakthrough Magnet School South, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Breakthrough Magnet School South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Breakthrough Magnet School South who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Breakthrough Magnet School South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Breakthrough Magnet School South by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
58
139
Kindergarten Students
27
87
Grade 1 Students
28
90
Grade 2 Students
30
67
Grade 3 Students
31
68
Grade 4 Students
27
66
Grade 5 Students
32
65
Grade 6 Students
31
-
Grade 7 Students
32
-
Grade 8 Students
26
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Breakthrough Magnet School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Breakthrough Magnet School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Breakthrough Magnet School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Breakthrough Magnet School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Breakthrough Magnet School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Breakthrough Magnet School South, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Breakthrough Magnet School South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Breakthrough Magnet School South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capitol Region Education Council School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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