School Overview
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.
303
Total Students
20.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Central Middle School - 04
Demographic Student Count
White283
Hispanic8
Black3
Two or More6
American Indian3
  • White
    283 (93.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.6 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0 %)
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: West Central School District 49-7
Phone: (605)528-3799
Website: http://www.westcentral49-7.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Grade 6 92
Grade 7 107
Grade 8 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Central Middle School - 04
Grade Student Count
Grade 692
Grade 7107
Grade 8104
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Central Middle School - 04
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15049.5%
Male15350.5%