Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School - 37 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Middle School - 37's student population of 601 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Middle School - 37 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Middle School - 37 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Middle School - 37's ranking?
West Middle School - 37 is ranked #381 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are West Middle School - 37 often compared to?
West Middle School - 37is often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Middle School - 38, South Middle School - 36 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend West Middle School - 37?
601 students attend West Middle School - 37.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of West Middle School - 37 students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Middle School - 37?
West Middle School - 37 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Middle School - 37 offer ?
West Middle School - 37 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Middle School - 37 part of?
West Middle School - 37 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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