Southwest Middle School - 38 vs South Middle School - 36
Southwest Middle School - 38 has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 3.4/10. In math proficiency, Southwest Middle School - 38 leads at 87.0%.
Southwest Middle School - 38
Rapid City, SD
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
665 students
South Middle School - 36
Rapid City, SD
3.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
502 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | Southwest Middle School - 38 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 3.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.8 | 3.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 2.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.1% | 44% |
| Environment Score | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #184 of 574 | #543 of 574 |
| State Percentile | 68th | 6th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Southwest Middle School - 38 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 87.0% | 70.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 84.0% | 69.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Southwest Middle School - 38 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 665 | 502 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.1% | 44.0% |
| Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23) | 14.0% | 44.6% |
| District | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
| City | Rapid City | Rapid City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Rapid City (57702) | Rapid City (57701) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,700 | $52,733 |
| Median Home Value | $341,400 | $229,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,209 | $892 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.0% | 28.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% | 18.8% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 17 min |