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Simms High School

Summary:

Simms High School is a public high school in Simms, MT, serving 101 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Simms High School District, which is ranked 158 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Simms High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.12%) compared to nearby schools like Power High School (89.19%), Cascade High School (85.15%), and Fairfield High School (84.48%). Academically, Simms High School's performance is mixed, with math and reading proficiency rates above the state average but lower than some nearby schools, and a significantly lower science proficiency rate. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 66th out of 124 high schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 111th out of 138 in 2020-2021, and it has a lower 2-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to the 3-star rating of Power High School and the 5-star rating of Fairfield High School.

Simms High School's declining academic performance, higher student-teacher ratio, and lower rankings compared to nearby schools suggest areas for improvement. The significant difference in per-student spending between Simms High School ($14,478 in 2018-2019) and Power High School ($20,212 in 2018-2019) may be a factor in these differences, and the school's relatively homogeneous student population may also have implications for the diversity of perspectives and experiences within the school community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 123 Walker Street
       Simms, MT  59477

(406) 264-5110

District: Simms High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,815 Help


Feeder schools for Simms High School:

Elementary:    Cascade Colony School
    Fort Shaw Elementary School
    Hillcrest Colony Elementary
    Vaughn School
Middle:    Sun River Middle School
    Vaughn 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  101

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Two or more races:
7.9%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Simms High School ranks worse than 53.2% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), two or more races (7.9%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simms High School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simms High School is $20,815.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Simms High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Simms High School 66th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Simms High School in the ranking list.)

Simms High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Simms High School 158th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simms High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.35 54th 137 60.6%
2005 48.39 92nd 142 35.2%
2006 23.17 116th 138 15.9%
2007 64.48 43rd 136 68.4%
2008 81.67 17th 139 87.8%
2009 17.97 119th 135 11.9%
2010 48.83 87th 135 35.6%
2011 21.59 109th 122 10.7%
2012 54.32 61st 129 52.7%
2013 56.16 62nd 128 51.6%
2015 48.51 57th 92 38.0%
2016 26.49 85th 113 24.8%
2017 37.41 77th 111 30.6%
2018 70.29 28th 119 76.5%
2019 31.01 87th 119 26.9%
2021 16.48 111th 138 19.6%
2022 24.35 76th 114 33.3%
2023 42.17 66th 124 46.8%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Simms High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 155 155
1991 128 1 1 2 9 n/a n/a 0 141
1992 134 1 0 5 10 n/a n/a 0 150
1993 150 1 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 161
1994 159 2 1 5 10 n/a n/a 0 177
1995 172 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 180
1996 172 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 180
1997 159 1 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 170
1998 166 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1999 180 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 186
2000 168 1 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 180
2001 170 3 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 180
2002 146 4 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 153
2003 146 4 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 153
2004 124 2 1 3 9 n/a n/a 0 139
2005 116 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 121
2006 119 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 123
2007 105 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2008 109 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 113
2009 108 1 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 115
2010 99 0 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 106
2011 99 0 3 0 6 0 6 0 114
2012 90 2 2 1 6 0 4 0 105
2013 87 1 2 4 2 0 3 0 99
2014 94 2 1 4 1 0 1 0 103
2015 91 2 0 3 2 0 0 0 98
2016 83 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 89
2017 81 0 1 4 0 0 4 0 90
2018 85 0 1 5 3 0 7 0 101
2019 84 0 0 4 3 0 8 0 99
2020 87 0 0 4 3 0 6 0 100
2021 100 0 0 7 5 0 7 0 119
2022 97 0 0 8 2 0 5 0 112
2023 89 0 0 3 1 0 8 0 101

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 Simms High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 155 13.0 11.9 26.5
1991 141 12.1 11.6 7.8
1992 150 12.2 12.2 20.7
1993 161 13.3 12.1 21.7
1994 177 12.9 13.7 23.2
1995 180 14.0 12.9 19.4
1996 180 14.0 12.9 19.4
1997 170 13.2 12.9 24.7
1998 167 13.2 12.7 29.3
1999 186 13.4 13.9 41.4
2000 180 14.2 12.7 48.3
2001 180 13.6 13.2 41.7
2002 153 15.3 10.0 47.7
2003 153 15.3 10.0 47.7
2004 139 15.0 9.3 43.9
2005 121 13.0 9.3 39.7
2006 123 12.7 9.7 48.8
2007 108 12.6 8.6 49.1
2008 113 12.7 8.9 51.3
2009 115 12.3 9.3 54.8
2010 106 12.2 8.6 57.5
2011 114 12.2 9.3 48.2
2012 105 12.6 8.3 57.1
2013 99 11.4 8.6 55.6
2014 103 11.2 9.1 48.5
2015 98 12.0 8.1 39.8
2016 89 11.0 8.0 43.8
2017 90 10.1 8.8 32.2
2018 101 9.7 10.4 35.6
2019 99 8.5 11.6 40.4
2020 100 8.1 12.3 36
2021 119 10.6 11.1 n/a
2022 112 10.8 10.3 n/a
2023 101 9.6 10.4 n/a

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 Simms High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 155 13.0 11.9 26.5
1991 141 12.1 11.6 7.8
1992 150 12.2 12.2 20.7
1993 161 13.3 12.1 21.7
1994 177 12.9 13.7 23.2
1995 180 14.0 12.9 19.4
1996 180 14.0 12.9 19.4
1997 170 13.2 12.9 24.7
1998 167 13.2 12.7 29.3
1999 186 13.4 13.9 41.4
2000 180 14.2 12.7 48.3
2001 180 13.6 13.2 41.7
2002 153 15.3 10.0 47.7
2003 153 15.3 10.0 47.7
2004 139 15.0 9.3 43.9
2005 121 13.0 9.3 39.7
2006 123 12.7 9.7 48.8
2007 108 12.6 8.6 49.1
2008 113 12.7 8.9 51.3
2009 115 12.3 9.3 54.8
2010 106 12.2 8.6 57.5
2011 114 12.2 9.3 48.2
2012 105 12.6 8.3 57.1
2013 99 11.4 8.6 55.6
2014 103 11.2 9.1 48.5
2015 98 12.0 8.1 39.8
2016 89 11.0 8.0 43.8
2017 90 10.1 8.8 32.2
2018 101 9.7 10.4 35.6
2019 99 8.5 11.6 40.4
2020 100 8.1 12.3 36
2021 119 10.6 11.1 n/a
2022 112 10.8 10.3 n/a
2023 101 9.6 10.4 n/a

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 Simms High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,478
2021 $17,633
2022 $18,206
2023 $20,815

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Simms High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 119 High schoolsRanks 66th of 124 High schools
 19.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students99101
 2%
African American00
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White8489
 6%
Two or More Races88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Simms High School

Students at Simms High School are 88% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Simms High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cascade Colony School
Elementary : Fort Shaw Elementary School
Elementary : Hillcrest Colony Elementary
Elementary : Vaughn School
Middle : Sun River Middle School
Middle : Vaughn 7-8

In the 2022-23 school year, 101 students attended Simms High School.

Simms High School ranks 66th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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