Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University vs Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.0 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
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
Hartford · Public high · Grades 6–12
463 students
| Measure | Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University East Hartford, Connecticut | Sport and Medical Sciences Academy Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 596 | #161 of 180 |
| National rank | #21538 of 50,301 | #14622 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 481 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | East Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 23.8).
- •Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 84.2%).
- •Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is the larger school with 481 students compared with 463.
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 Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University ranks higher (55.2 vs 23.8 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 Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University: 481. Sport and Medical Sciences Academy: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University and Sport and Medical Sciences Academy rank in Connecticut?
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is 379th of 596 and Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is 161st of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).