For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,011 students in Suffield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Suffield School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,011 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Suffield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
32%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
82%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,714 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,976 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,714
$26,315
Spending / Student
$22,976
$25,377
Best Suffield School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suffield Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mcalister Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Gr: 3-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Suffield High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
945 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Gr: PK-2 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Suffield School District?
Suffield School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,011 students.
What is the rank of Suffield School District?
Suffield School District is ranked #65 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffield School District?
82% of Suffield School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Suffield School District?
Suffield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Suffield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,976 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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