Very Good
#250 of 990 schools in CT
Top 25% in state
Henry James Memorial School
Middle School · Simsbury School District · Simsbury, CT
A Simsbury School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
155 Firetown Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry James Memorial School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry James Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simsbury), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$159,797
Median home value
$414,400
Median rent
$1,967/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Master's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Simsbury School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry James Memorial School is listed in Simsbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry James Memorial School
Henry James Memorial School is a public middle school in Simsbury, CT, part of Simsbury School District, serving approximately 628 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry James Memorial School
What grades does Henry James Memorial School serve?
Henry James Memorial School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Henry James Memorial School?
Henry James Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry James Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry James Memorial School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry James Memorial School rank in CT?
Henry James Memorial School ranks #250 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Henry James Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry James Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Henry James Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry James Memorial School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Henry James Memorial School a charter school?
No, Henry James Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry James Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Henry James Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry James Memorial School?
17.8% of students at Henry James Memorial School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (860) 651-3341
- Area population (ZIP 06070)
- 15,353
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06070; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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