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Henry James Memorial School

Public Grades 7-8

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 252 Connecticut Middle Schools

Better than 90% of Connecticut middle schools

Summary

Henry James Memorial School is a public middle school located in Simsbury, Connecticut, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 628 students. As part of the highly-ranked Simsbury School District, which is ranked 12th out of 156 districts in the state, Henry James Memorial School consistently performs among the top middle schools in Connecticut.

The school's academic excellence is evident in its consistent rankings between 13th and 33rd out of 250-280 middle schools statewide over the past decade, and its 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Henry James Memorial School excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly for male students, Hispanic students, and special education students, indicating the school effectively serves diverse populations. The school's students consistently outperform state and district averages in standardized tests, such as scoring 78.5% proficient or better in 7th-grade ELA, compared to the state average of 50.4%.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sage Park Middle School and Carmen Arace Middle School, Henry James Memorial School consistently outperforms them in academic performance and test scores. The school's low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.4% to 20.0%, and its higher spending per student, at $18,273 and $17,224 in recent years, further contribute to its status as a top-ranked middle school in Connecticut.

685

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,840

Per pupil spending ?

17.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

155 Firetown Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 651-3341

District: Simsbury School District

Students who attend Henry James Memorial School usually attend:

High:

Simsbury High School

Feeder schools for Henry James Memorial School:

Elementary:	Central School
	Latimer Lane School
	Squadron Line School
	Tariffville School
	More...
	Tootin' Hills School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.7%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

7.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (72% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Connecticut middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg71%

Connecticut avg47%

24^th of 252

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 156Simsbury School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	24 of 252	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	85.9	31 of 250	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	90.1	21 of 249	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	87.0	30 of 250	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	92.5	13 of 275	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	89.9	19 of 259	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	90.6	16 of 249	93.6%	★★★★★
2017	86.0	25 of 250	90.0%	★★★★★
2016	87.6	26 of 246	89.4%	★★★★☆
2015	87.3	33 of 280	88.2%	★★★★☆
2013	81.7	11 of 278	96.0%	★★★★★
2012	81.0	22 of 272	91.9%	★★★★★
2011	81.5	21 of 269	92.2%	★★★★★
2010	82.9	17 of 268	93.7%	★★★★★
2009	84.3	11 of 255	95.7%	★★★★★
2008	83.4	15 of 252	94.0%	★★★★★
2007	84.3	12 of 250	95.2%	★★★★★
2006	84.7	14 of 248	94.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	59.4	13 of 27	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.0	5 of 8	37.5%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	93.1	5 of 104	95.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	79.5	30 of 164	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.2	42 of 161	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.9	23 of 160	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	26 of 166	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	88.1	18 of 235	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	84.8	17 of 169	89.9%	★★★★★
2018	82.6	19 of 160	88.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	98.0	3 of 105	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	5 of 104	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	9 of 146	93.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	76.3	24 of 117	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.1	22 of 114	80.7%	★★★★☆
2023	90.3	7 of 109	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	6 of 106	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	88.7	15 of 218	93.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	86.0	18 of 162	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	87.2	16 of 157	89.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.5	14 of 158	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	85.0	21 of 169	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	93.4	7 of 224	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	86.5	18 of 167	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	90.8	8 of 164	95.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	58.8	10 of 27	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	87.6	2 of 20	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	90.7	6 of 244	97.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	27 of 153	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	77.4	25 of 154	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	83.9	14 of 158	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	81.5	21 of 151	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	90.7	5 of 175	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	85.7	15 of 166	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	87.4	10 of 168	94.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)97th percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2021)95th percentile~ school

Male (2025)89th percentile~ school

White (2025)82nd percentile-8 vs school

Female (2025)82nd percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)79th percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2025)63rd percentile-28 vs school

Asian (2021)52nd percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts75%+25 vs state

Science74%+23 vs state

Mathematics67%+25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)					SBAC Mathematics (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Henry James Memorial School	Public	7-8	155 Firetown Rd.	Simsbury	06070	Capitol Planning Region	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 651-3341	685	55	12.5	17.1%	464 (67.7%)	42 (6.1%)	87 (12.7%)	41 (6.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.2%)	87.7	24^th of 252 public middle schools	90.5%		85.9	31^st of 250 public middle schools	87.6%	7		73.6				78.5	72.5				72.4	61.0	$21,840
Granby Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	321 Salmon Brook St.	Granby	06035	Capitol Planning Region	Granby School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 844-3029	387	33	11.8	18.9%	306 (79.1%)	34 (8.8%)	26 (6.7%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.6%)	79.5	52^nd of 252 public middle schools	79.4%		74.3	66^th of 250 public middle schools	73.6%	14		76.7			70.3	69.6	75.2			59.4	49.3	56.7	$21,160
East Granby Middle School	Public	6-8	95 South Main St.	East Granby	06026	Capitol Planning Region	East Granby School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 653-7113	218	21	10.2	21.1%	160 (73.4%)	13 (6.0%)	18 (8.3%)	16 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	82.2	43^rd of 252 public middle schools	82.9%		72.3	71^st of 250 public middle schools	71.6%	28					73.4	75.0	73.2			56.3	58.8		$24,407
Carmen Arace Middle School	Public	7-8	390 Park Avenue	Bloomfield	06002	Capitol Planning Region	Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 286-2622	202	24	8.4	55.0%	5 (2.5%)	153 (75.7%)	28 (13.9%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)								(n/a)											24.5	33.3	$32,368
Carmen Arace Intermediate School	Public	5-6	390 Park Avenue	Bloomfield	06002	Capitol Planning Region	Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 286-2626	210	18	11.6	53.3%	6 (2.9%)	153 (72.9%)	34 (16.2%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.2%)								(n/a)	33.3			36.3	38.6				27.5	21.9			$29,417
Canton Middle School	Public	7-8	76 Simonds Avenue	Canton	06019	Capitol Planning Region	Canton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 693-7712	214	16	13.0	22.9%	166 (77.6%)	16 (7.5%)	17 (7.9%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)	77	57^th of 252 public middle schools	77.4%		77	61^st of 250 public middle schools	75.6%	4		63.2				64.1	71.1				58.7	53.5	$24,912
Canton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	39 Dyer Ave.	Canton	06019	Capitol Planning Region	Canton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 693-7717	333	31	10.6	21.0%	278 (83.5%)	14 (4.2%)	24 (7.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)								(n/a)	67.5		72.0	61.2	73.3			72.0	59.5	68.6			$23,218
Avon Middle School	Public	7-8	375 West Avon Rd.	Avon	06001	Capitol Planning Region	Avon School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 404-4770	461	43	10.7	13.2%	287 (62.3%)	26 (5.6%)	36 (7.8%)	92 (20.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	89.4	18^th of 252 public middle schools	92.9%		89.3	21^st of 250 public middle schools	91.6%	3		77.2				75.5	76.9				64.5	72.0	$23,314
King Philip Middle School	Public	6-8	100 King Philip Dr.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 233-8236	820	72	11.4	27.0%	415 (50.6%)	79 (9.6%)	168 (20.5%)	91 (11.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.6%)	78.6	55^th of 252 public middle schools	78.2%		80.2	46^th of 250 public middle schools	81.6%	9		60.4			63.6	73.7	65.3			63.1	64.1	55.4	$22,222
Thompson Brook School	Public	5-6	150 Thompson Rd.	Avon	06001	Capitol Planning Region	Avon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 404-4870	497	34	14.4	11.1%	306 (61.6%)	27 (5.4%)	39 (7.8%)	95 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.8%)								(n/a)	73.8			75.0	69.8				68.0	70.8			$20,543

Frequently Asked Questions about Henry James Memorial School

What is the racial makeup of Henry James Memorial School?

Students at Henry James Memorial School are 68% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Henry James Memorial School attend?

Students who attend Henry James Memorial School usually go on to attend Simsbury High School

What district is Henry James Memorial School in?

Simsbury School District

Is Henry James Memorial School a good school?

Yes. Henry James Memorial School ranks in the top 9.5% of Connecticut middle schools.

How many students attend Henry James Memorial School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 685 students attended Henry James Memorial School.

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