West Middle School

West Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1003 Sioux San Dr, Rapid City, SD

West Rapid City Neighborhood

Rapid City Area School District

3.5

5.0

591 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
50%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

50%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 38	Full Time Teachers 38
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

602:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.1%	Male 48.9%
White 71.2%	Two or more races 11.5%
Hispanic 9.3%	Native American 6.8%
Black 1%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0

11/13/2025

Everything is good that I don't think there needs to be changed, and the teachers are very nice there.

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5.0 parent

1/10/2014

My daughter attended West Middle School for 8th grade this year. We moved here from out of state. This school is amazing. Her teachers are some of the most compassionate people I have had the luxury of knowing. The teachers are only as good as the administration, and the administration is awesome. V...

5.0 other

9/12/2012

We are grandparents of three students who currently attend West Middle School. Our five kids also attended West. We strongly believe that it is one of the best middle school anywhere. Teachers and admin,esp Mr Foley, are top notch, and we are lucky to have them guiding our children. Fun, interested...

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$198K - $787K

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Average Home Value

$366,960

Median Lot Size

9,147 Sq Ft

% Renters

43%

Average Household Income

$78,100

% of College Grads

39.3%

Median Age

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1,999 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

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Stevens High School

9th to 12th
Public

Lincoln Building - 44

12th
Public

Central High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Wilderness Park

Dinosaur Park

Storybook Island

Sioux Park

South Dakota Pennington County Rapid City 57702 West Rapid City

West 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 591 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. West Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $366,960. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stevens High School, Lincoln Building - 44, Central High School, and more. Learn more about what Rapid City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Middle School.

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