A. Ward Spaulding School vs Suffield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. Ward Spaulding School
Suffield · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
455 students
Suffield Middle School
Suffield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
| Measure | A. Ward Spaulding School Suffield, Connecticut | Suffield Middle School Suffield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #157 of 596 | #32 of 178 |
| National rank | #3547 of 50,301 | #403 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 455 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | Suffield | Suffield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Suffield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 82.6).
- •A. Ward Spaulding School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 16%).
- •Suffield Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
- •A. Ward Spaulding School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 443.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A. Ward Spaulding School better than Suffield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Suffield Middle School ranks higher (88.6 vs 82.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A. Ward Spaulding School and Suffield Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Suffield and Suffield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. Ward Spaulding School: 455. Suffield Middle School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. Ward Spaulding School and Suffield Middle School rank in Connecticut?
A. Ward Spaulding School is 157th of 596 and Suffield Middle School is 32nd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).