Henry James Memorial School

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685 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Henry James Memorial School (HJMS) serves as the primary middle school for the Simsbury Public School district, educating students in grades 7 and 8. Located on Firetown Road in Simsbury, Connecticut, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school environment is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, emphasizing a balance of rigorous core instruction, creative arts, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Henry James Memorial School prioritizes a holistic educational experience that encourages community involvement and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore diverse interests and build meaningful peer connections. By fostering a supportive and inclusive climate, HJMS aims to prepare its students not only for the transition to Simsbury High School but also to become responsible, inquisitive, and contributing members of their broader community.

685

Total Students

54.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry James Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	87
Black	42
Asian	41
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

White
464 (67.8%)
Hispanic
87 (12.7%)
Two or More
49 (7.2%)
Black
42 (6.1%)
Asian
41 (6.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Simsbury School District
Phone:	(860)651-3341
Website:	http://www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=34
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 7 340

Grade 8 345