Simla Junior High School

Big Sandy School District No. 100J
18091 COUNTY ROAD 125
SIMLA, CO 80835
89 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Simla Junior High School is located in the small rural town of Simla, Colorado, and serves as part of the Big Sandy School District 100J. Situated on Pueblo Street, the school acts as a central educational hub for the surrounding community, focusing on the developmental needs of students during their middle school years. As a member of the Pikes Peak Board of Cooperative Educational Services (PPBOCES), the school leverages regional resources to support its academic programming and administrative operations.

The school’s online presence via the Big Sandy district website highlights a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique culture of a small-town school district. By emphasizing a close-knit educational community, Simla Junior High aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, preparing students for the transition to Simla High School. The school remains dedicated to providing essential core academics and extracurricular opportunities designed to help its students succeed within the broader context of the Big Sandy School District.
89
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    73 (82.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (15.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Big Sandy School District No. 100J
Phone: (719)541-2291
Website: http://bigsandy.ppboces.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 31
Gender Ratio