Summary:
The Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) district in Connecticut is home to a single high school, Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University. This school serves a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school consistently underperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, ranking 139 out of 145 Connecticut high schools and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University's academic struggles are evident across multiple subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 6th-grade SBAC/English Language Arts proficiency rate was just 17.8%, compared to the state average of 48.1%. This pattern of underperformance suggests that the school may need to implement significant interventions and improvements to support student learning.
The challenges faced by Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University are not isolated but rather reflect broader systemic issues within the Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) district. The district as a whole is ranked 157 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and also has a 0-star rating, indicating that addressing the district's performance and support for its schools may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at the individual school level.
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