Big Sandy School District No. 100j
School District · Simla, Colorado
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Big Sandy School District No. 100j as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Simla Junior High School
Simla · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Simla High School
Simla · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Simla Elementary School
Simla · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#8 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,490
$668 vs Colorado median
District size
328 students
Smaller than Colorado median
The short answer
Big Sandy School District No. 100j ranks #8 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Big Sandy School District No. 100j's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Simla Junior High School (8.6/10), Simla High School (8.4/10), and Simla Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Big Sandy School District No. 100j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simla Junior High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Simla High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Simla Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Big Sandy School District No. 100j
Big Sandy School District No. 100j is a Simla, Colorado school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 328 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $14,490 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Big Sandy School District No. 100j is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Simla Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Big Sandy School District No. 100j students show an average math proficiency of 48.1% and ELA proficiency of 60.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Big Sandy School District No. 100j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Big Sandy School District No. 100j with test data.
Schools in Big Sandy School District No. 100j
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Simla
- Total Enrollment
- 328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Big Sandy School District No. 100j has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
The average composite rating for Big Sandy School District No. 100j is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Big Sandy School District No. 100j spends $14,490 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
The average student-teacher ratio in Big Sandy School District No. 100j is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Simla Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Big Sandy School District No. 100j with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Across schools in Big Sandy School District No. 100j with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Big Sandy School District No. 100j compare to other districts in Colorado?
Big Sandy School District No. 100j has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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