Suffield Middle School

www.suffield.org/mcalister/Default.htm

445 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Suffield Middle School, located at 350 Mountain Road in Suffield, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within the Suffield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of the community.

The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between students, faculty, and families to ensure a high-quality learning experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs, Suffield Middle School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The institution’s dedication to excellence is reflected in its commitment to continuous improvement and its focus on helping every student reach their full potential within a safe and structured academic setting.

445

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Suffield Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	30
Black	26
Asian	22
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
361 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.8 %)
Black
26 (5.9 %)
Asian
22 (5.0 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Suffield School District
Phone:	(860)668-3820
Website:	http://www.suffield.org/mcalister/Default.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 148

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 147