Sims Fayola International Academy Denver ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)35%
33%
Black
(14-15)54%
5%
White
(14-15)7%
54%
Hawaiian
(14-15)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
63%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% CO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Sims Fayola International Academy Denver?
204 students attend Sims Fayola International Academy Denver.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sims Fayola International Academy Denver students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What school district is Sims Fayola International Academy Denver part of?
Sims Fayola International Academy Denver is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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