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Simle Middle School

1218 Simle Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,040 students in grades 6-8, Simle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Simle Middle School's student population of 1,040 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,040 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Simle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simle Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#314 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Simle Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Simle Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Simle Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Simle Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Simle Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Simle Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Simle Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Simle Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Simle Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Simle Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Simle Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota 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 Simle Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Simle Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Simle Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Simle Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simle Middle School's ranking?
Simle Middle School is ranked #314 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Simle Middle School often compared to?
Simle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Simle Middle School?
1,040 students attend Simle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Simle Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simle Middle School?
Simle Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Simle Middle School offer ?
Simle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Simle Middle School part of?
Simle Middle School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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