Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University vs Silver Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Silver Lane School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
203 students
| Measure | Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University East Hartford, Connecticut | Silver Lane School East Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 596 | #526 of 596 |
| National rank | #21538 of 50,301 | #40950 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | East Hartford | East Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 26.2).
- •Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 79.8%).
- •Silver Lane School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.1).
- •Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is the larger school with 481 students compared with 203.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University better than Silver Lane School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University ranks higher (55.2 vs 26.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University and Silver Lane School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and East Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University: 481. Silver Lane School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University and Silver Lane School rank in Connecticut?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is 379th of 596 and Silver Lane School is 526th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).