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Simpson High School

Public | PK-12 | 343 students

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Posted May 12, 2010

Not only am I a parent of two students at Simpson, but I also teach at Simpson. It is a wonderful school - not only academically, but socially. Administrators care about each child and knows them all by name. Teachers routinely go the extra mile to help struggling students. We have lived in many places - large cities and small towns, but we are STAYING at Simpson!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2008

I am a parent of two that go to Simpson 1st and 9th grade. I'm very proud of them and give the teachers two thumbs up for all they do for my kids. They really care and go the extra mile to help them in all they do. Thank you so much Simpson staff for all you do for the kids. And one of my favorite pass times is watching my son play ball and my daughter learning new songs to sing to me everyday. I really enjoy watching them grow and learn. Thanks again. And go broncos!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2005

I have 3 kid's that attended simpsom last year. We moved out of town too far to drive them. If i didn't live an hour a way i would still drive them to simpsom every day. It is the best school. It's one on one. All the teacher's love any help they can get and thank you for it. If any thing comes up and i seal my home in oakdale i will move back to simpson. thank you
—Submitted by stacie perkins, a parent


Posted January 19, 2005

Simpson is a great school.It might not have as many activities as other shools, but everybody get along good. It doesn't matter what your race is. Everybody makes sure that nobody is left behind. If your a parent and want to help, they will be very happy to have you. You will get involved in everything possible that you want to. At the end of the year, every 8th grade at Simpson, every year go to Baton Rouge. And every 6th grade every year, go on a nature hike. The sports include basketball, baseball, softball, track, cheerleading, and a golf team.The music class only goes up to 6th grade, after that you get to choose if you want it or not. We have 4-H, SADD, FBLA, FCCLA, and J.R and Senior Beta, (which you have to have at least a 3.0 GPA).You see Simpson is amazing. I'm only in 8th grade, and I wrote this about simpson High.
—Submitted by Catherine Paddie, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
55%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
66%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.

21 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

21 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
78%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
19%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 52% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
70%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 66% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
44%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the End-Of-Course (EOC) tests to test grade high school students in English 2, biology 1, algebra 1 and geometry. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The EOC is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: LA Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 49%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 55%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Post Office Box 8
Simpson, LA 71474
Phone: (337) 383-7810

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