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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,140 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
1,140 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
42,110 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
0.67
0.67
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
546 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
30%
# Black Students
345 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
30%
12%
# White Students
147 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
13%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
66
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
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Best Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 664 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
| 476 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 1,140 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?
48% of Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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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