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#554 of 990 schools in CT
Mcalister Intermediate School
Elementary School · Suffield School District · Suffield, CT
A Suffield School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
260 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcalister Intermediate School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcalister Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average665/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Suffield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,345
Median home value
$415,400
Median rent
$1,425/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| James Clark SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–4 | 4.5 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| South Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–5 | 4.7 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Suffield School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcalister Intermediate School is listed in Suffield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcalister Intermediate School
Mcalister Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Suffield, CT, part of Suffield School District, serving approximately 446 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcalister Intermediate School
What grades does Mcalister Intermediate School serve?
Mcalister Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mcalister Intermediate School?
Mcalister Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcalister Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcalister Intermediate School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcalister Intermediate School rank in CT?
Mcalister Intermediate School ranks #554 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Mcalister Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcalister Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mcalister Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcalister Intermediate School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcalister Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Mcalister Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcalister Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Mcalister Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcalister Intermediate School?
12.1% of students at Mcalister Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (860) 668-3830
- Area population (ZIP 06078)
- 10,751
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06078; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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