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Big Sandy School District No. 100j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 325 students in Big Sandy School District No. 100j. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Big Sandy School District No. 100j have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
325 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Big Sandy School District No. 100j, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 180 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
35%
# Black Students
n/a
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
264 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
81%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
14
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,692 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,018 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,692
$15,247
Spending / Student
$15,018
$15,560
Best Big Sandy School District No. 100j Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simla High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Simla Junior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
Simla Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Big Sandy School District No. 100j manages 3 public schools serving 325 students.
What is the rank of Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Big Sandy School District No. 100j is ranked #30 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
81% of Big Sandy School District No. 100j students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Big Sandy School District No. 100j has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Big Sandy School District No. 100j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,018 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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