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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 328 students in Big Sandy School District No. 100j. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Big Sandy School District No. 100j have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
328 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
52,832 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 30% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
84%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,521 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,881 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,521
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,881
$15,791
Best Big Sandy School District No. 100j Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Simla Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Simla High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 99 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 328 students.
What is the rank of Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
Big Sandy School District No. 100j is ranked #39 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy School District No. 100j?
84% of Big Sandy School District No. 100j students are White, 13% 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 $14,881 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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