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Suffield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,023 students in Suffield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Suffield School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,023 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Suffield School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
31%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
81%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,840 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,573
$26,157
Spending / Student
$22,840
$25,225
Best Suffield School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Suffield Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3820
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3820
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Mcalister Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Grades: 3-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Suffield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1060 Sheldon Street
West Suffield, CT 06093
(860) 668-3810
West Suffield, CT 06093
(860) 668-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 683 students
Rank: n/an/a
945 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Grades: PK-2
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Suffield School District?
Suffield School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,023 students.
What is the rank of Suffield School District?
Suffield School District is ranked #57 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Suffield School District?
81% of Suffield School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% 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 $22,840 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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