Serving 591 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 41% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Middle School serves the northwest part of Rapid City, SD, covering an area of approximately 66.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Middle School - 37's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
West Middle School - 37 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Middle School - 37 is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#352 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #352 out of 619 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend West Middle School - 37?
591 students attend West Middle School - 37.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West Middle School - 37 students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Middle School - 37?
West Middle School - 37 has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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