Simle Middle School vs Wachter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Dakota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simle Middle School
Bismarck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students
Wachter Middle School
Bismarck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students
| Measure | Simle Middle School Bismarck, North Dakota | Wachter Middle School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 36 | #25 of 36 |
| National rank | #6223 of 15,369 | #6043 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,053 | 1,012 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 1,012 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.6 vs 57.4).
- •Wachter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Simle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 30.7%).
- •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 1,012.
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 Simle Middle School better than Wachter Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Simle Middle School and Wachter Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Simle Middle School: 1,053. Wachter Middle School: 1,012. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Simle Middle School and Wachter Middle School rank in North Dakota?
Simle Middle School is 26th of 36 and Wachter Middle School is 25th of 36 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).