Top Rankings
Big Sandy School District No. 100j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 329 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 41% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
329 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Sandy School District No. 100j, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.5%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2003–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
83%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,158 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,748 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,158
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,748
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Big Sandy School District No. 100j Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simla Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Simla High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Simla Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 329 students.
What is the rank of Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Big Sandy School District No. 100j is ranked #30 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
83% of Big Sandy School District No. 100j students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Big Sandy School District No. 100j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,748 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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