C
Below Average
59/100

Simle Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1218 Simle Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 75th percentile in North Dakota
Growth
D
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 21st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
1,047
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%75/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%21/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 27th percentile in North Dakota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (−3 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency34% (−4 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Dakota state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White44%39%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts33rd percentile (list)
Black22%12%reading -9 pts, math -5 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -17 pts, math -7 pts5th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native22%8%reading +2 pts, math -5 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -11 pts, math -10 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1218 Simle Dr
City Bismarck
ZIP Code 58501
District 3800014
NCES School ID 380001400060
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 58501

Understanding the community around Simle Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,777
Per Capita Income $36,697
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $266,100
Median Rent $914
Owner-Occupied 61.5%
Renter-Occupied 38.5%
View full data for ZIP 58501 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Simle Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.2%
Two or More Races 6.6%
American Indian 7.4%
Hispanic/Latino 3.1%
Black 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,047
Teachers (FTE) 73.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Simle Middle School?
Simle Middle School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Simle Middle School?
Simle Middle School has 1,047 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Simle Middle School serve?
Simle Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Simle Middle School receive per student?
Simle Middle School receives $17,656 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Simle Middle School in 58501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$310,510
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,015
1-Year Change
+9.1%
% Renters
38.5%

Other Schools in 58501

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026