Top Rankings
Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,213 students in Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,213 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
569 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
31%
# Black Students
393 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
32%
12%
# White Students
146 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
12%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
64
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
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Best Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Willowbrook Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 709-6800
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 709-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District?
Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,213 students.
What is the rank of Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District?
Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District is ranked #185 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District?
47% of Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District?
Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
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