Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
46%
31%
Black
33%
12%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University's ranking?
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University is ranked #799 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University often compared to?
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin Universityis often viewed alongside schools like Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University?
483 students attend Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University?
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University offer ?
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University part of?
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University is part of Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District.
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