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Henry James Memorial School

155 Firetown Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 620 students in grades 7-8, Henry James Memorial School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in CT
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Henry James Memorial School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Henry James Memorial School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry James Memorial School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#209 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Henry James Memorial School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henry James Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henry James Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Henry James Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Henry James Memorial School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Henry James Memorial School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Henry James Memorial School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Henry James Memorial School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Henry James Memorial School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Henry James Memorial School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Henry James Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Henry James Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Henry James Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry James Memorial School's ranking?
Henry James Memorial School is ranked #209 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Henry James Memorial School often compared to?
Henry James Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Philip Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Henry James Memorial School?
620 students attend Henry James Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Henry James Memorial School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% 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.
In what neighborhood is Henry James Memorial School located?
Henry James Memorial School is located in the Simsbury Center neighborhood of Simsbury, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Simsbury Center.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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