Serving 443 students in grades 6-8, Suffield Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Suffield Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Suffield, CT, encompassing an area of approximately 43 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 5.8 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Suffield Middle School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Suffield Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suffield Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boar
Source: 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 #260 out of 939 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Suffield Middle School?
443 students attend Suffield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Suffield Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Suffield Middle School?
Suffield Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Suffield Middle School part of?
Suffield Middle School is part of Suffield School District.
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