Southwest Middle School

Southwest Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
4501 Park Dr,  Rapid City, SD
Rapid City Area School District
4.0
665 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
70%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.6%
State Average
29.3%
Science
5.2%
State Average
21.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
694:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
78.9%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic
6.1%
Native American
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Black
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/12/2023
The music program and academic program here is great. The teachers are wonderful and the front desk team is awesome. Really happy with the school.
5.0 parent
11/30/2021
This is a very nice school in a lovely setting with high academic standards and a number of excellent elective-type classes. The teachers expect a lot but offer an amazing amount of support. My son had a great experience here. He spoke highly of all of his teachers and loved Ms. Connie in the office...
2.0 parent
5/25/2015
This school has a horrible administration. The teachers are good, but cannot do their job due to the poor administration. The administration is known to bully. If you have a child who is a slow learner, do not take them to this school. The administration does not support slow learners in this school...

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Southwest Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Rapid City, SD and is served by the Rapid City Area School District in South Dakota. The school has a total enrollment of 665 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Southwest Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $509,990. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rapid City Catholic School System, Black Hills Lutheran, Rapid City Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Rapid City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwest Middle School.

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