Is McAlister Intermediate School a good school?

McAlister Intermediate School ranks 184 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McAlister Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended McAlister Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of McAlister Intermediate School?

Students at McAlister Intermediate School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of McAlister Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend McAlister Intermediate School usually go on to attend: Middle : Suffield Middle School High : Suffield High School

McAlister Intermediate School

Summary:

McAlister Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Suffield, Connecticut, with a student population of 426 and a predominantly White student body.

McAlister Intermediate School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 65.1% of 3rd graders, 63.9% of 4th graders, and 55.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4% respectively. In math, the school had 66.4% of 3rd graders, 63.9% of 4th graders, and 53.1% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 51.3%, 49.7%, and 43.1%. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it has a higher percentage of minority students compared to the nearby A. Ward Spaulding School and Allgrove School. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 12.5 over the past 3 years, and higher spending per student than the state average and nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools, McAlister Intermediate School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing schools like South Elementary School and Prudence Crandall School. However, it serves a more affluent population than some nearby schools, such as Poquonock Elementary School and South Elementary School, which have higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. Overall, McAlister Intermediate School is a high-performing elementary school that is a valuable asset to the Suffield School District and the surrounding region.

Detail:

Public 3-5

260 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078

(860) 668-3830

District: Suffield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,882

Students who attend McAlister Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Suffield Middle School
High:	Suffield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 426

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Asian:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.7%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.47. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McAlister Intermediate School is $16,882.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McAlister Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks McAlister Intermediate School 184^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See McAlister Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Suffield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Suffield School District 52^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at McAlister Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	71.55	207^th	570	63.7%
2007	72.38	195^th	568	65.7%
2008	72.85	188^th	565	66.7%
2009	75.45	152^nd	566	73.1%
2010	77.15	140^th	579	75.8%
2011	78.19	117^th	565	79.3%
2012	80.39	71^st	564	87.4%
2013	76.64	145^th	557	74.0%
2015	66.33	213^th	551	61.3%
2016	60.20	220^th	518	57.5%
2017	56.34	242^nd	519	53.4%
2018	63.36	218^th	532	59.0%
2019	59.17	233^rd	522	55.4%
2021	66.95	197^th	538	63.4%
2022	72.27	151^st	490	69.2%
2023	68.16	174^th	491	64.6%
2024	67.47	184^th	497	63.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McAlister Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.75	172^nd	371	53.6%
2024	48.56	3^rd	4	25.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McAlister Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.90	43^rd	302	85.8%
2023	66.26	15^th	72	79.2%

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Rank History for Female students at McAlister Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	57.01	137^th	259	47.1%
2019	54.57	136^th	242	43.8%
2021	63.60	176^th	455	61.3%
2022	65.92	109^th	234	53.4%
2023	57.47	122^nd	230	47.0%
2024	58.54	123^rd	237	48.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McAlister Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.46	14^th	22	36.4%

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Rank History for Male students at McAlister Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	53.42	147^th	262	43.9%
2019	55.13	136^th	247	44.9%
2021	61.22	179^th	445	59.8%
2022	59.75	123^rd	232	47.0%
2023	55.11	127^th	231	45.0%
2024	55.69	126^th	233	45.9%

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Rank History for White students at McAlister Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	32.71	222^nd	296	25.0%
2019	23.75	253^rd	295	14.2%
2021	36.61	223^rd	327	31.8%
2022	42.82	172^nd	252	31.7%
2023	35.78	192^nd	262	26.7%
2024	35.71	188^th	250	24.8%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McAlister Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	527	7	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	551
2006	535	10	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	559
2007	557	11	12	12	2	n/a	n/a	594
2008	530	10	16	11	1	n/a	n/a	568
2009	532	10	17	14	0	n/a	n/a	573
2010	517	13	14	18	0	n/a	n/a	562
2011	518	11	11	14	0	0	0	554
2012	507	15	11	18	0	0	1	552
2013	483	19	12	25	1	0	1	541
2014	433	21	13	25	1	0	3	496
2015	421	18	18	33	1	0	10	501
2016	393	22	16	29	0	0	6	466
2017	390	24	16	35	0	0	5	470
2018	363	22	22	26	2	0	4	439
2019	345	23	20	26	1	0	4	419
2020	344	16	20	26	1	0	6	413
2021	329	18	18	23	0	0	4	392
2022	342	14	17	28	0	0	1	402
2023	349	13	22	38	0	0	4	426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McAlister Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	551	28.7	19.2	n/a
2006	559	38.8	14.4	5.7
2007	594	39.2	15.2	6.2
2008	568	41.5	13.7	7.2
2009	573	42.1	14.3	6.5
2010	562	38.3	14.6	6.4
2011	554	38.7	14.3	8.1
2012	552	37.9	14.5	11.1
2013	541	38.0	14.2	10.9
2014	496	38.0	13.0	10.5
2015	501	32.0	15.6	11.4
2016	466	37.0	12.5	12.2
2017	470	35.0	13.4	11.7
2018	439	32.5	13.5	10.5
2019	419	34.4	12.1	14.3
2020	413	32.0	12.9	16
2021	392	34.0	11.5	17.3
2022	402	34.0	11.8	15.7
2023	426	34.0	12.5	15.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McAlister Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	551	28.7	19.2	n/a
2006	559	38.8	14.4	5.7
2007	594	39.2	15.2	6.2
2008	568	41.5	13.7	7.2
2009	573	42.1	14.3	6.5
2010	562	38.3	14.6	6.4
2011	554	38.7	14.3	8.1
2012	552	37.9	14.5	11.1
2013	541	38.0	14.2	10.9
2014	496	38.0	13.0	10.5
2015	501	32.0	15.6	11.4
2016	466	37.0	12.5	12.2
2017	470	35.0	13.4	11.7
2018	439	32.5	13.5	10.5
2019	419	34.4	12.1	14.3
2020	413	32.0	12.9	16
2021	392	34.0	11.5	17.3
2022	402	34.0	11.8	15.7
2023	426	34.0	12.5	15.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McAlister Intermediate School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,545
2019	$15,741
2020	$16,776
2021	$17,747
2022	$17,359
2023	$16,882

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McAlister Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 233^rd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 174^th of 491 Elementary schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McAlister Intermediate School)	63.8	58.1	5.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Suffield School District)	63.8	57.3	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McAlister Intermediate School)	59.2	66	6.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Suffield School District)	59.2	65.1	5.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McAlister Intermediate School)	61.7	52.1	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Suffield School District)	61.5	51.4	10.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (McAlister Intermediate School)	50.3	55.6	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Suffield School District)	49.7	54.9	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McAlister Intermediate School)	65.4	70.1	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Suffield School District)	65.4	69.6	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (McAlister Intermediate School)	60.2	55.6	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Suffield School District)	60.2	55.2	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	419	426	1.7%
African American	23	13	43.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	20	22	10%
Hispanic	26	38	46.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	345	349	1.2%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.3%	15.7%	1.4%

Schools Near McAlister Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
McAlister Intermediate School	Public	3-5	260 Mountain Road	Suffield	06078	Hartford County	Suffield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 668-3830	426	34	12.5	15.7%	349 (81.9%)	13 (3.1%)	38 (8.9%)	22 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	67.5	184^th of 497 public elementary schools	63.0%		68.2	174^th of 491 public elementary schools	64.6%	10	58.5	65.1	63.9	55.2	66.4	63.9	53.1	$16,882
A. Ward Spaulding School	Public	PK, KG-2	945 Mountain Rd.	Suffield	06078	Hartford County	Suffield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 668-3826	480	36	13.3	15.0%	398 (82.9%)	9 (1.9%)	38 (7.9%)	19 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)								(n/a)								$15,980
North Street School	Public	PK, KG-2	325 North St.	Windsor Locks	06096	Hartford County	Windsor Locks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 292-5027	397	37	10.7	42.3%	245 (61.7%)	39 (9.8%)	64 (16.1%)	19 (4.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.5%)								(n/a)								$20,858
Enfield Street School	Public	K-2	1318 Enfield St.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 253-6565	285	25	11.1	48.1%	176 (61.8%)	15 (5.3%)	58 (20.4%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.9%)								(n/a)								$18,681
Allgrove School	Public	PK, KG-2	33 Turkey Hills Rd.	East Granby	06026	Hartford County	East Granby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 653-2505	202	19	10.7	14.9%	169 (83.7%)	6 (3.0%)	11 (5.4%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)								$21,897
South Elementary School	Public	3-5	87 South St.	Windsor Locks	06096	Hartford County	Windsor Locks School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 292-5021	338	34	9.9	45.6%	196 (58.0%)	47 (13.9%)	52 (15.4%)	23 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.9%)	40.9	283^rd of 497 public elementary schools	43.1%		41.3	277^th of 491 public elementary schools	43.6%	6	56.7	33.8	34.0	58.3	33.8	36.1	49.6	$19,543
Henry Barnard School	Public	K-2	27 Shaker Rd.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 253-6540	365	38	9.6	46.0%	207 (56.7%)	20 (5.5%)	97 (26.6%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.2%)								(n/a)								$19,805
Prudence Crandall School	Public	3-5	150 Brainard Rd.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 253-6464	341	32	10.7	49.9%	209 (61.3%)	30 (8.8%)	67 (19.6%)	16 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.3%)	42.7	274^th of 497 public elementary schools	44.9%		37.1	290^th of 491 public elementary schools	40.9%	16	53.3	42.3	50.0	52.3	45.9	48.1	35.5	$19,991
Edgar H. Parkman School	Public	3-5	165 Weymouth Rd.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 253-6570	269	27	10.0	47.6%	178 (66.2%)	12 (4.5%)	55 (20.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.8%)	45.4	265^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.7%		36.3	293^rd of 491 public elementary schools	40.3%	28	48.1	44.6	50.0	51.9	46.2	53.4	44.2	$19,489
Eli Whitney School	Public	3-5	94 Middle Rd.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 763-7540	339	31	10.9	47.8%	212 (62.5%)	17 (5.0%)	88 (26.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	47.2	260^th of 497 public elementary schools	47.7%		42.6	271^st of 491 public elementary schools	44.8%	11	63.2	36.3	51.9	55.7	37.2	49.1	52.8	$19,198

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