West Middle School - 37

www.rcas.org

591 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Middle School, located at 1003 Soo San Drive in Rapid City, South Dakota, is a prominent educational institution serving the local community as part of the Rapid City Area Schools district. Catering to students in the middle school grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

As part of the broader Rapid City school system, West Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to support a diverse student body, offering various extracurricular activities and support services that promote a well-rounded educational experience. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific department resources, the official district website at http://www.rcas.org serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and updates.

591

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Middle School - 37
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	55
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	68
American Indian	40

White
421 (71.2%)
Two or More
68 (11.5%)
Hispanic
55 (9.3%)
American Indian
40 (6.8%)
Black
6 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)394-4033
Website:	http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 198

Grade 7 198

Grade 8 195