Mcalister Intermediate School serves 402 students in grades 3-5.
Mcalister Intermediate School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcalister Intermediate School's student population of 402 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcalister Intermediate School is ranked within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mcalister Intermediate School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
4%
13%
White
85%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcalister Intermediate School's ranking?
Mcalister Intermediate School is ranked #357 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Mcalister Intermediate School?
402 students attend Mcalister Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mcalister Intermediate School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcalister Intermediate School?
Mcalister Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mcalister Intermediate School offer ?
Mcalister Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcalister Intermediate School part of?
Mcalister Intermediate School is part of Suffield School District.
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