Robert Place Miller Elementary School vs Simle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
Simle Middle School
Bismarck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students
| Measure | Robert Place Miller Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota | Simle Middle School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 232 | #26 of 36 |
| National rank | #18075 of 50,301 | #6223 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 485 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Place Miller Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 56.6).
- •Robert Place Miller Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Robert Place Miller Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Simle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 36.9%).
- •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 485.
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 Robert Place Miller Elementary School better than Simle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Place Miller Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 56.6 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 Robert Place Miller Elementary School and Simle Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert Place Miller Elementary School: 485. Simle Middle School: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert Place Miller Elementary School and Simle Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Robert Place Miller Elementary School is 126th of 232 and Simle Middle School is 26th of 36 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).