West Middle School - 37 vs South Middle School - 36
West Middle School - 37 has a higher overall rating of 5.1/10 compared to 3.4/10. In math proficiency, West Middle School - 37 leads at 83.0%.
West Middle School - 37
Rapid City, SD
5.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
603 students
South Middle School - 36
Rapid City, SD
3.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
502 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | West Middle School - 37 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.1 / 10 | 3.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 3.7 |
| Growth Score | 5.6 | 2.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.9% | 44% |
| Environment Score | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #423 of 574 | #543 of 574 |
| State Percentile | 27th | 6th |
Test Scores
| Subject | West Middle School - 37 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 83.0% | 70.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 81.0% | 69.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | West Middle School - 37 | South Middle School - 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 603 | 502 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.9% | 44.0% |
| Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23) | 28.4% | 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 |