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Breakthrough Magnet School - North Campus

25 RIDGEFIELD ST, HARTFORD, CT 06112

About Breakthrough Magnet School - North Campus

Breakthrough Magnet School – North Campus is located at 25 Ridgefield Street in the Blue Hills neighborhood of Hartford. It serves students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 318 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. In math, 32% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 27% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 45% female students and 55% male students. The???????????????? school offers a calm and character-driven kind of environment, where the kids not only learn academic skills but also get mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and community responsibility. One of the very notable unique factors is the local housing market, where the average home value in the area is approximately $245,000-$270,000, which is an urban neighborhood that is still quite affordable but at the same time is showing a steady increase in price. Parents frequently refer to the loving staff, the diverse community, and the focus on character education and mindfulness as the most important aspects. Through its magnet programming and continuous enhancement initiatives, Breakthrough Magnet School – North Campus is on the way to being one of the top elementary schools in ????????????????Connecticut.

Breakthrough Magnet School - North Campus Contact Information

Address

25 RIDGEFIELD ST, HARTFORD, CT 06112

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Phone

(860) 695-6380

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 27% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
10
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
336
Total Students
$83939
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 61 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Breakthrough Magnet School - North Campus

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.1%
Asian 19.6%
Hispanic 24.2%
Black 46.2%
Two+ Races 6.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
3.1%
Asian
19.6%
Hispanic
24.2%
Black
46.2%
Two+ Races
6.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 336
47.4%
159 Female
52.6%
177 Male

Student Population

336 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Breakthrough Magnet School North will host a Community Budget Forum with Hartford Public Schools on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Families and School Governance Council members are invited to attend the in-person session at the school, where dinner will be provided.

FAQ

Q1. How does Breakthrough North support student leadership?

Ans. The educational facility intentionally practices three pillars: personal responsibility, teamwork, and reflection, so students consequently become leaders of their own initiative in handling daily tasks they do not have to be told again.

Q2. How does the school communicate with families?

Ans. Parents find it convenient to receive updates constantly through messages, classroom communication, and reminders about school events.

Q3. What SEL routines are part of the school day?

Ans. Kids learn to control their emotions, resolve conflicts, and be aware of their own selves through carefully planned and guided SEL exercises.

Q4. What enrichment opportunities are available?

Ans. Students learn new skills and improve existing ones through creative projects, groups based on their interests, and seasonal activities.

Q5. How does Breakthrough North maintain safety?

Ans. To be sure of their safety, students adhere to distinctly outlined safety instructions, engage in safety drills, and are supervised strongly throughout the ????????????????day.

 

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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