Serving 1,053 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 38% (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 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,053 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Simle Middle School serves the northeast part of Bismarck, ND, covering an attendance zone of approximately 87.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Simle Middle School's student population of 1,053 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
1,053 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower Every Learner to Thrive!
School Rankings
Simle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simle Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simle Middle School's ranking?
Simle Middle School is ranked #291 out of 449 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, Wachter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% 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?
1,053 students attend Simle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Simle Middle School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 10:1.
What grades does Simle Middle School offer ?
Simle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Simle Middle School part of?
Simle Middle School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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