Suffield School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Suffield School District, serving 2,204 students. Suffield School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
Public schools in Suffield School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
The top ranked public schools in Suffield School District are Suffield High School, Mcalister Intermediate School and Suffield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the Connecticut public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Suffield School District |
| School District Website | http://www.suffield.org/ |
| School District Phone Number | (860) 668-3800 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CT) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,031 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,204 Students | 519,710 Students |
| # of Teachers | 194 Teachers | 42,535 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
Suffield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 198 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #86 out of 201 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 57% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 1,370 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 85 Students | 27,001 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 144 Students | 127,615 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 25% |
| # of Black Students | 84 Students | 65,686 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 1,860 Students | 280,407 Students |
| % White Students | 84% | 54% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 640 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 22 Students | 16,991 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 53 | 14,219 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 121 | 35,941 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 129 | 36,485 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 145 | 36,471 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 145 | 37,688 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 140 | 38,546 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 154 | 39,829 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 167 | 39,247 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 151 | 39,751 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 202 | 39,847 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 207 | 42,608 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 186 | 40,348 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 224 | 39,804 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 180 | 38,926 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $20,598 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,858 is less than the state median of $20,069. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CT) |
| Total Revenue | $45 MM | $33 MM |
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| Spending | $44 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $20,598 | $22,339 |
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| Revenue / Student | $19,858 | $20,069 |
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Suffield School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Suffield High School Math: 52% | Reading: 85%Rank:8/Top 30%1060 Sheldon Street10
West Suffield, CT 06093
(860) 668-3810
Grades: 9-12 | 797 students
- Mcalister Intermediate School Math: 56% | Reading: 67%Rank:7/Top 50%260 Mountain Road10
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Grades: 3-5 | 439 students
- Suffield Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 67%Rank:6/Top 50%350 Mountain Rd.10
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3820
Grades: 6-8 | 520 students
- A. Ward Spaulding School945 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Grades: PK-2 | 448 students
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