At a glance
Reported students
591
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota middle enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 165 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424.5
West Middle School - 37: 591 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 605
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about West Middle School - 37
West Middle School - 37 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rapid City. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Rapid City Area School District 51-4. NCES reports 591 students for 2024–25.
Among 165 middle schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 75 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the South Dakota median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.2%) and multiracial (11.5%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Middle School - 37
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.2%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Middle School - 30
Middle · Grades 06–08
613 reported students
Southwest Middle School - 38
Middle · Grades 06–08
614 reported students
South Middle School - 36
Middle · Grades 06–08
618 reported students
North Middle School - 35
Middle · Grades 06–08
418 reported students
Valley View Elementary - 13
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Public schools near West Middle School - 37
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens High School - 42 High · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | 09–12 | 1,771 | 0.7 mi |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 Middle · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | 06–08 | 614 | 2.5 mi |
| South Middle School - 36 Middle · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | 06–08 | 618 | 3.1 mi |
| North Middle School - 35 Middle · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | 06–08 | 418 | 3.5 mi |
| East Middle School - 30 Middle · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | 06–08 | 613 | 6.8 mi |
| Stagebarn Middle School - 10 Middle · Meade School District 46-1 | 05–08 | 432 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School - 37
What grades does West Middle School - 37 serve?
West Middle School - 37 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
How many students attend West Middle School - 37?
West Middle School - 37 reported 591 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 165 South Dakota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 605 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Middle School - 37?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 591 students and 38.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Middle School - 37 a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Middle School - 37 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Rapid City Area School District 51-4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Middle School - 37 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Middle School - 37 in?
West Middle School - 37 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4, based in Rapid City, SD, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Middle School - 37?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stevens High School - 42 (0.7 mi), Southwest Middle School - 38 (2.5 mi), South Middle School - 36 (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.