Henry James Memorial School

155 Firetown Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Henry James Memorial School serves 623 students in grades 7-8.
Henry James Memorial School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Henry James Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Henry James Memorial School's student population of 623 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Henry James Memorial School is ranked within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Henry James Memorial School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
28%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
69%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry James Memorial School's ranking?
Henry James Memorial School is ranked #127 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Henry James Memorial School?
623 students attend Henry James Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Henry James Memorial School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry James Memorial School?
Henry James Memorial School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry James Memorial School offer ?
Henry James Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry James Memorial School part of?
Henry James Memorial School is part of Simsbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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