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Simla Junior High School

Summary:

Simla Junior High School is a public middle school in Simla, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a relatively small student population of 89 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Big Sandy School District No. 100J, which is ranked 24th out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Simla Junior High School has consistently performed above the state average in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 57.5% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44.1%. The school also outperformed the district average of 54.5% in ELA. In Science, 38.2% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 32.2%. However, the school's performance in CMAS Math assessments has been more mixed, with 6th-grade students outperforming the state average, but 8th-grade students performing slightly below the state average.

The school's student population has become more racially diverse in recent years, with the Hispanic student population increasing from 6.56% in 2020-2021 to 15.73% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.1 in 2020-2021 to 11.7 in 2021-2022, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.98% in 2020-2021 to 53.49% in 2021-2022, indicates that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may present unique challenges and require targeted support and resources.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 18091 County Road 125
       Simla, CO  80835

(719) 541-2291

District: Big Sandy School District No. 100J

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,623 Help


Students who attend Simla Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Simla High School

Feeder schools for Simla Junior High School:

Elementary:    Simla Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  89

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Hispanic:
15.7%
Two or more races:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Compare Details Simla Junior High School ranks better than 71.8% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.01. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simla Junior High School is $12,623.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Simla Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Simla Junior High School 137th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Simla Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Big Sandy School District No. 100J:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sandy School District No. 100J 24th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simla Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Simla Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.00 210th 336 37.5%
2005 54.42 166th 340 51.2%
2006 52.90 171st 346 50.6%
2007 52.66 185th 360 48.6%
2008 51.69 186th 362 48.6%
2009 46.03 227th 377 39.8%
2010 41.02 262nd 409 35.9%
2011 55.30 200th 422 52.6%
2012 55.14 203rd 425 52.2%
2013 59.32 181st 454 60.1%
2014 61.84 160th 461 65.3%
2015 50.04 189th 436 56.7%
2016 53.11 167th 400 58.3%
2017 48.41 191st 424 55.0%
2018 67.09 113th 418 73.0%
2019 89.72 34th 458 92.6%
2021 84.54 40th 369 89.2%
2022 65.46 129th 448 71.2%
2023 62.86 143rd 480 70.2%
2024 66.01 137th 485 71.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Simla Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.85 165th 350 52.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Simla Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.42 150th 357 58.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Simla Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 68 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1989 67 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1990 62 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1991 72 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1992 73 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1993 69 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1994 66 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1995 84 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 92
1996 84 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 92
1997 77 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1998 70 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1999 86 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 92
2000 98 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2001 87 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 93
2002 82 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 89
2003 82 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 89
2004 77 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 87
2005 64 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2006 63 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 66
2007 78 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2008 73 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 80
2009 64 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2010 64 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2011 65 0 0 8 0 1 2 0 76
2012 66 0 0 12 1 1 2 0 82
2013 67 0 0 9 1 1 1 0 79
2014 67 1 0 3 1 1 3 0 76
2015 49 0 0 7 2 1 3 0 62
2016 60 0 0 4 1 1 2 0 68
2017 54 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 62
2018 60 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 71
2019 59 0 0 9 1 0 2 0 71
2020 67 0 0 5 1 0 4 0 77
2021 56 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 61
2022 74 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 86
2023 73 0 0 14 0 0 2 0 89

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 Simla Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 69 3.9 17.6 n/a
1989 70 3.9 17.9 31.4
1990 66 3.7 17.8 34.8
1991 74 2.6 28.4 29.7
1992 74 1.8 41.1 28.4
1993 70 4.9 14.3 22.9
1994 70 4.5 15.6 32.9
1995 92 5.5 16.7 35.9
1996 92 5.5 16.7 35.9
1997 85 5.5 15.5 24.7
1998 78 6.0 13.0 37.2
1999 92 6.9 13.3 30.4
2000 104 6.9 15.1 35.6
2001 93 5.3 17.5 35.5
2002 89 6.5 13.7 42.7
2003 89 6.5 13.7 42.7
2004 87 6.6 13.2 44.8
2005 70 6.4 10.9 40
2006 66 5.9 11.2 45.5
2007 80 6.8 11.8 52.5
2008 80 6.8 11.8 58.8
2009 69 6.6 10.5 59.4
2010 71 7.3 9.6 50.7
2011 76 7.0 10.8 46.1
2012 82 6.7 12.2 46.3
2013 79 7.3 10.7 41.8
2014 76 7.3 10.4 51.3
2015 62 6.0 10.3 54.8
2016 68 7.0 9.7 51.5
2017 62 5.7 10.8 45.2
2018 71 6.6 10.7 43.7
2019 71 6.6 10.7 35.2
2020 77 6.9 11.0 45.5
2021 61 6.6 9.1 41
2022 86 7.3 11.7 53.5
2023 89 7.8 11.3 52.8

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 Simla Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 69 3.9 17.6 n/a
1989 70 3.9 17.9 31.4
1990 66 3.7 17.8 34.8
1991 74 2.6 28.4 29.7
1992 74 1.8 41.1 28.4
1993 70 4.9 14.3 22.9
1994 70 4.5 15.6 32.9
1995 92 5.5 16.7 35.9
1996 92 5.5 16.7 35.9
1997 85 5.5 15.5 24.7
1998 78 6.0 13.0 37.2
1999 92 6.9 13.3 30.4
2000 104 6.9 15.1 35.6
2001 93 5.3 17.5 35.5
2002 89 6.5 13.7 42.7
2003 89 6.5 13.7 42.7
2004 87 6.6 13.2 44.8
2005 70 6.4 10.9 40
2006 66 5.9 11.2 45.5
2007 80 6.8 11.8 52.5
2008 80 6.8 11.8 58.8
2009 69 6.6 10.5 59.4
2010 71 7.3 9.6 50.7
2011 76 7.0 10.8 46.1
2012 82 6.7 12.2 46.3
2013 79 7.3 10.7 41.8
2014 76 7.3 10.4 51.3
2015 62 6.0 10.3 54.8
2016 68 7.0 9.7 51.5
2017 62 5.7 10.8 45.2
2018 71 6.6 10.7 43.7
2019 71 6.6 10.7 35.2
2020 77 6.9 11.0 45.5
2021 61 6.6 9.1 41
2022 86 7.3 11.7 53.5
2023 89 7.8 11.3 52.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Simla Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,425
2020 $11,908
2021 $15,326
2022 $14,079
2023 $12,623

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simla Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 143rd of 480 Middle schools
 22.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Simla Junior High School)82.178.9
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Big Sandy School District No. 100J)82.178.9
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Simla Junior High School)53.626.3
 27.3%
   6th Grade Math (Big Sandy School District No. 100J)53.626.3
 27.3%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Simla Junior High School)69.246.7
 22.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Big Sandy School District No. 100J)69.246.7
 22.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Simla Junior High School)5016.7
 33.3%
   7th Grade Math (Big Sandy School District No. 100J)5016.7
 33.3%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Simla Junior High School)68.863
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Big Sandy School District No. 100J)68.863
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Simla Junior High School)68.848.1
 20.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Big Sandy School District No. 100J)68.848.1
 20.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Simla Junior High School)56.348.1
 8.2%
   8th Grade Math (Big Sandy School District No. 100J)56.348.1
 8.2%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Simla Junior High School)74.355.3
 19%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Big Sandy School District No. 100J)67.450
 17.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Simla Junior High School)52.930.3
 22.6%
   All Grades Math (Big Sandy School District No. 100J)49.338.5
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7189
 25.4%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic914
 55.6%
Pacific Islander00
White5973
 23.7%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.2%52.8%
 17.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended Simla Junior High School.

Simla Junior High School ranks 137th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Simla Junior High School are 82% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Simla Junior High School usually go on to attend Simla High School


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