SIMLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.simle.bismarckschools.org

1,040 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Simle Middle School, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Bismarck Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, Simle offers a variety of core subjects alongside exploratory electives, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents.

Beyond its academic offerings, Simle Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school strives to create a sense of belonging through its staff-led initiatives and inclusive school culture, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. By providing resources for personalized growth and maintaining strong communication with parents, Simle aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school while cultivating responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Bismarck community.

1,040

Total Students

73.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIMLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	836
Hispanic	36
Black	22
Asian	6
Two or More	69
American Indian	65
Pacific Islander	6

White
836 (80.4 %)
Two or More
69 (6.6 %)
American Indian
65 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
36 (3.5 %)
Black
22 (2.1 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)

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:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4600
Website:	http://www.simle.bismarckschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,040
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 6 347

Grade 7 333

Grade 8 360