Suffield Middle School
Suffield Middle School serves 520 students in grades 6-8.
Suffield Middle 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Suffield Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Suffield Middle School's student population of 520 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 520 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
Suffield Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Suffield Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #385 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 25% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 83% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Suffield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Suffield Middle School is Suffield High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Windsor Locks Middle School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mcalister Intermediate School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Suffield Mcalister Intermediate School Math: 56% | Reading: 67%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 439 students10
0.3 miles
260 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830 0.3 3-5 439 - West Suffield Suffield High School Math: 52% | Reading: 85%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 797 students10
1.2 miles
1060 Sheldon Street
West Suffield, CT 06093
(860) 668-3810 1.2 9-12 797 - Suffield A. Ward Spaulding School Grades: PK-2 | 448 students
1.6 miles
945 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826 1.6 PK-2 448 - Windsor Locks North Street School Grades: PK-2 | 422 students
3.3 miles
325 North St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5027 3.3 PK-2 422 - Enfield Enfield High School Math: 28% | Reading: 67%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,561 student10
4.0 miles
1264 Enfield St.
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-5540 4 9-12 1,561
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