Rita Murphy Elementary School vs Simle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rita Murphy Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Simle Middle School
Bismarck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students
| Measure | Rita Murphy Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota | Simle Middle School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 232 | #26 of 36 |
| National rank | #23998 of 50,301 | #6223 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 367 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simle Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 51.7).
- •Rita Murphy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Simle Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Simle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 33.2%).
- •Simle Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.7).
- •Simle Middle School is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 367.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rita Murphy Elementary School better than Simle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Simle Middle School ranks higher (56.6 vs 51.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rita Murphy Elementary School and Simle Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rita Murphy Elementary School: 367. Simle Middle School: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rita Murphy Elementary School and Simle Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Rita Murphy Elementary School is 166th of 232 and Simle Middle School is 26th of 36 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).