Suffield Middle School serves 436 students in grades 6-8.
Suffield Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (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 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suffield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Suffield Middle School's student population of 436 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Suffield Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Suffield Middle School is 0.34, 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
#241 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
5%
13%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suffield Middle School's ranking?
Suffield Middle School is ranked #241 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Suffield Middle School?
436 students attend Suffield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Suffield Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suffield Middle School?
Suffield Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Suffield Middle School offer ?
Suffield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Suffield Middle School part of?
Suffield Middle School is part of Suffield School District.
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