WEST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL - 04
West Central Middle School - 04 is a public middle school that is part of the West Central School District 49-7 school district, located in Hartford, SD with about 321 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 19 teachers, West Central Middle School - 04 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Central Middle School, located in Hartford, South Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the West Central School District 49-4. Situated at 705 E 2nd St, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescent students. The middle school serves as a bridge between elementary foundations and high school preparation, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while providing opportunities for extracurricular involvement that help students explore their unique interests and talents.
As part of the broader West Central community, the school benefits from a focus on community engagement and a commitment to preparing students for future success. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, the staff at West Central Middle School works to maintain high standards of learning and character development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the district’s website at http://www.westcentral.k12.sd.us serves as the primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.
For more information, contact West Central Middle School - 04 at (605) 528-3799 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
http://www.westcentral.k12.sd.us
WEST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL - 04 is a public school in Hartford, SD with about 321 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Central School District 49-7
- Total Students:
- 321
- Teachers:
- 19.54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 321 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL - 04 is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.