For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,031 students in Suffield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Suffield School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,031 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Suffield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
83 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
83 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
1,693 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
83%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
146
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
134
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
141
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
187
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
168
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,750 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,481
$25,998
Spending / Student
$22,750
$25,071
Best Suffield School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Suffield Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3820
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3820
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Suffield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1060 Sheldon Street
West Suffield, CT 06093
(860) 668-3810
West Suffield, CT 06093
(860) 668-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 718 students
Rank: #33.
Mcalister Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Grades: 3-5
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
945 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Grades: PK-2
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Suffield School District?
Suffield School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,031 students.
What is the rank of Suffield School District?
Suffield School District is ranked #63 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffield School District?
83% of Suffield School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Suffield School District?
Suffield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Suffield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,750 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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