West Middle School - 37

Summary:

West Middle School - 37 is a public middle school located in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 612 students. The school is part of the Rapid City Area School District 51-4, which is ranked 99 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Middle School - 37 has consistently performed better than the Rapid City Area School District and the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math were 44.62% and 39.32%, respectively, compared to the district's 43.34% and 35.64%, and the state's 50.04% and 42.95%. The school's performance in Science for 8th grade is also higher than the district and state, with a proficiency rate of 48.24% in 2023-2024. However, the school faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, at 25.2% in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, East Middle School - 30 and North Middle School - 35, West Middle School - 37 outperforms them in academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. However, Southwest Middle School - 38, which is also part of the Rapid City Area School District, significantly outperforms West Middle School - 37 across all academic measures. When compared to schools in other districts, such as Hill City Middle School - 04 and Douglas Middle School - 01, West Middle School - 37 performs better academically, particularly in ELA and Science.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1003 Soo San Dr
       Rapid City, SD  57702


(605) 394-4033

District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,524 Help


Students who attend West Middle School - 37 usually attend:

High:    Stevens High School - 42

Feeder schools for West Middle School - 37:

Elementary:    Black Hawk Elementary - 03
    Pinedale Elementary - 11

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  612

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.6%
Two or more races:
10.3%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Compare Details West Middle School - 37 ranks worse than 58.5% of middle schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details West Middle School - 37 has the largest middle school student body size in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Middle School - 37 is $10,524, which is the 2nd highest among 5 middle schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Middle School - 37:

SchoolDigger ranks West Middle School - 37 86th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See West Middle School - 37 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Native American students:
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Rapid City Area School District 51-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapid City Area School District 51-4 99th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Middle School - 37

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Rank History for all students at West Middle School - 37

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.83 39th 133 70.7%
2004 58.32 67th 134 50.0%
2005 51.91 82nd 136 39.7%
2006 54.00 82nd 141 41.8%
2007 53.63 77th 136 43.4%
2008 52.18 82nd 136 39.7%
2009 65.10 44th 139 68.3%
2010 65.07 49th 139 64.7%
2011 60.61 62nd 140 55.7%
2012 55.92 75th 146 48.6%
2013 48.56 93rd 145 35.9%
2015 54.50 62nd 145 57.2%
2016 63.44 43rd 147 70.7%
2017 62.17 49th 146 66.4%
2018 59.34 57th 147 61.2%
2019 57.81 58th 149 61.1%
2021 47.23 78th 145 46.2%
2022 54.82 62nd 143 56.6%
2023 55.78 64th 150 57.3%
2024 46.43 86th 147 41.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Middle School - 37

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.88 9th 14 35.7%
2019 38.53 8th 14 42.9%
2021 50.01 11th 18 38.9%
2022 61.00 8th 19 57.9%
2023 62.39 7th 21 66.7%
2024 36.39 17th 22 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Middle School - 37

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.96 24th 32 25.0%
2023 26.48 22nd 27 18.5%
2024 30.25 24th 29 17.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Middle School - 37

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.22 32nd 71 54.9%
2019 58.00 27th 79 65.8%
2021 42.54 36th 63 42.9%
2022 39.79 31st 46 32.6%
2023 57.85 25th 70 64.3%
2024 33.87 46th 65 29.2%
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Rank History for Female students at West Middle School - 37

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.48 45th 99 54.5%
2019 49.42 60th 107 43.9%
2021 46.34 66th 113 41.6%
2022 57.92 41st 102 59.8%
2023 55.51 55th 112 50.9%
2024 44.98 68th 107 36.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at West Middle School - 37

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.35 4th 5 20.0%
2023 49.42 4th 6 33.3%
2024 14.90 4th 4 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at West Middle School - 37

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.84 39th 111 64.9%
2019 62.58 38th 110 65.5%
2021 48.21 57th 115 50.4%
2022 47.40 57th 104 45.2%
2023 51.97 52nd 116 55.2%
2024 46.07 69th 115 40.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Middle School - 37

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.49 8th 17 52.9%
2019 72.25 4th 21 81.0%
2021 50.76 9th 23 60.9%
2022 49.33 9th 19 52.6%
2023 82.17 1st 24 95.8%
2024 42.96 13th 26 50.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at West Middle School - 37

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.64 8th 29 72.4%
2021 27.83 23rd 25 8.0%
2022 46.88 14th 24 41.7%
2023 52.29 8th 27 70.4%
2024 69.83 6th 31 80.6%
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Rank History for White students at West Middle School - 37

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.77 53rd 131 59.5%
2019 56.97 53rd 136 61.0%
2021 50.22 67th 136 50.7%
2022 57.58 53rd 132 59.8%
2023 55.46 53rd 136 61.0%
2024 48.32 72nd 132 45.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West Middle School - 37

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 805 805
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 839 839
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 861 861
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 861 861
1993 589 4 2 3 22 n/a n/a 0 620
1994 620 4 4 2 20 n/a n/a 0 650
1995 557 6 4 8 41 n/a n/a 0 616
1996 557 6 4 8 41 n/a n/a 0 616
1997 582 5 2 8 46 n/a n/a 0 643
1998 560 5 3 4 27 n/a n/a 0 599
1999 554 4 5 2 29 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 537 3 3 2 33 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 519 2 5 4 29 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 503 6 4 5 43 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 503 6 4 5 43 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 514 6 4 11 47 n/a n/a 0 582
2005 545 6 1 9 44 n/a n/a 0 605
2006 536 9 3 10 54 n/a n/a 0 612
2007 553 8 5 8 49 n/a n/a 0 623
2008 582 12 10 12 53 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 590 15 9 7 41 n/a n/a 0 662
2010 551 14 5 6 55 n/a n/a 0 631
2011 511 9 4 26 56 0 11 0 617
2012 487 6 5 31 65 1 21 0 616
2013 547 3 6 32 50 0 31 0 669
2014 543 7 4 32 44 0 35 0 665
2015 523 5 3 30 50 0 31 0 642
2016 533 6 6 31 65 0 27 0 668
2017 524 4 5 38 47 0 30 0 648
2018 515 5 6 56 35 0 39 0 656
2019 475 4 4 69 39 1 53 0 645
2020 450 5 1 51 51 0 67 0 625
2021 423 12 3 56 50 0 55 0 599
2022 432 10 3 49 44 1 62 0 601
2023 432 10 2 55 49 1 63 0 612

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Middle School - 37

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 805 43.6 18.4 n/a
1990 839 43.8 19.1 n/a
1991 861 44.2 19.4 n/a
1992 861 44.2 19.4 n/a
1993 620 42.1 14.7 n/a
1994 650 41.5 15.7 n/a
1995 616 42.4 14.5 n/a
1996 616 42.4 14.5 n/a
1997 643 41.5 15.5 7.8
1998 599 43.5 13.8 13.9
1999 594 41.1 14.5 16.7
2000 578 44.1 13.1 16.4
2001 559 39.8 14.0 14.5
2002 561 36.0 15.6 15.3
2003 561 36.0 15.6 15.3
2004 582 38.9 15.0 16.7
2005 605 37.1 16.3 18.8
2006 612 39.3 15.6 18.3
2007 623 42.2 14.8 21.3
2008 669 42.0 15.9 14.8
2009 662 42.5 15.6 23
2010 631 40.5 15.5 23.9
2011 617 42.0 14.6 25.8
2012 616 40.0 15.3 30.4
2013 669 39.7 16.8 32.4
2014 665 38.8 17.1 35.5
2015 642 39.0 16.4 35.7
2016 668 39.0 17.1 39.2
2017 648 39.4 16.4 30.6
2018 656 40.0 16.3 27.6
2019 645 40.7 15.8 29
2020 625 40.8 15.3 25.3
2021 599 42.1 14.2 24
2022 601 40.4 14.8 26.1
2023 612 38.5 15.8 25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Middle School - 37

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 805 43.6 18.4 n/a
1990 839 43.8 19.1 n/a
1991 861 44.2 19.4 n/a
1992 861 44.2 19.4 n/a
1993 620 42.1 14.7 n/a
1994 650 41.5 15.7 n/a
1995 616 42.4 14.5 n/a
1996 616 42.4 14.5 n/a
1997 643 41.5 15.5 7.8
1998 599 43.5 13.8 13.9
1999 594 41.1 14.5 16.7
2000 578 44.1 13.1 16.4
2001 559 39.8 14.0 14.5
2002 561 36.0 15.6 15.3
2003 561 36.0 15.6 15.3
2004 582 38.9 15.0 16.7
2005 605 37.1 16.3 18.8
2006 612 39.3 15.6 18.3
2007 623 42.2 14.8 21.3
2008 669 42.0 15.9 14.8
2009 662 42.5 15.6 23
2010 631 40.5 15.5 23.9
2011 617 42.0 14.6 25.8
2012 616 40.0 15.3 30.4
2013 669 39.7 16.8 32.4
2014 665 38.8 17.1 35.5
2015 642 39.0 16.4 35.7
2016 668 39.0 17.1 39.2
2017 648 39.4 16.4 30.6
2018 656 40.0 16.3 27.6
2019 645 40.7 15.8 29
2020 625 40.8 15.3 25.3
2021 599 42.1 14.2 24
2022 601 40.4 14.8 26.1
2023 612 38.5 15.8 25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Middle School - 37

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $680 (6.8%) $9,333 (93.2%) $10,014
2021 $474 (4.3%) $10,505 (95.7%) $10,979
2022 $1,262 (11.1%) $10,116 (88.9%) $11,379
2023 $685 (6.5%) $9,840 (93.5%) $10,524

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Middle School - 37

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 64th of 150 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Middle School - 37)56.245.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)46.339.4
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Middle School - 37)45.238.8
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)34.934.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Middle School - 37)5156.2
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)47.546
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Middle School - 37)42.942.8
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)38.336.9
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Middle School - 37)51.649.5
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)47.349.6
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Middle School - 37)66.139.4
 26.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)41.836.8
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (West Middle School - 37)43.344.7
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)37.739.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Middle School - 37)52.950.3
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)49.744.9
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (West Middle School - 37)51.540.3
 11.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)41.736.1
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students645612
 5.1%
African American410
 150%
American Indian3949
 25.6%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic6955
 20.3%
Pacific Islander11
White475432
 9.1%
Two or More Races5363
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29%25.7%
 3.3%


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Students at West Middle School - 37 are 71% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 612 students attended West Middle School - 37.

West Middle School - 37 ranks 86th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West Middle School - 37 usually go on to attend Stevens High School - 42


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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