South Middle School - 36

www.rcas.org

618 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Middle School, located at 2 Indiana St in Rapid City, South Dakota, is a key component of the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescent students. By providing a structured and supportive middle school experience, South Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

As part of the broader RCAS district, the school utilizes standardized curriculum frameworks to ensure students meet state educational benchmarks. Beyond core academics, South Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to help students discover their interests and talents. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the district website at [http://www.rcas.org](http://www.rcas.org) serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.

618

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Middle School - 36
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	73
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	106
American Indian	141

White
280 (45.3%)
American Indian
141 (22.8%)
Two or More
106 (17.2%)
Hispanic
73 (11.8%)
Black
12 (1.9%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Phone:	(605)394-4024
Website:	http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 221

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 195