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#948 of 990 schools in CT
Based on limited data
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University
Elementary School · Goodwin University Educational Services (gues) · East Hartford, CT
A Goodwin University Educational Services (gues) elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
29 Willowbrook Road, East Hartford, CT 06118
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,523
Median home value
$213,200
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Joseph O. Goodwin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Betances Learning Lab Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 411 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Goodwin University Educational Services (gues)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is listed in Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is a public elementary school in East Hartford, CT, part of Goodwin University Educational Services (gues), serving approximately 483 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #948 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University
What grades does Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University serve?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University rank in CT?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University ranks #948 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University has 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University a charter school?
No, Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University a Title I school?
No, Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?
68.5% of students at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (860) 709-6800
- Area population (ZIP 06118)
- 26,771
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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