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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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,027 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
2,027 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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
0.67
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
92 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
177 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
30%
# Black Students
77 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
1,647 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
81%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
139
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
134
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
194
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,527 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,795 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,527
$26,037
Spending / Student
$22,795
$25,109
Best Suffield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Suffield Middle School
Magnet 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
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Mcalister Intermediate School
Magnet 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
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Suffield High School
Magnet 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
| 676 students
Rank: n/an/a
A. Ward Spaulding School
Magnet School
945 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Grades: PK-2
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Suffield School District?
Suffield School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,027 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, 4% of students are Black, and 1% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Suffield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,795 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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