School Overview
Southwest Middle School, located at 4501 Park Drive in Rapid City, South Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become engaged members of their local community.

As part of the larger RCAS district, Southwest Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student achievement, and providing resources to ensure all students reach their potential. The school leverages the support and infrastructure of the district to maintain high educational standards and promote a positive school culture. Families interested in learning more about specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or school policies can visit their official website at [www.rcas.org](http://www.rcas.org) for detailed information and updates regarding the school’s daily operations.
660
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Middle School - 38
Demographic Student Count
White521
Hispanic40
Black8
Asian13
Two or More42
American Indian36
  • White
    521 (78.9 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (6.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (6.1 %)
  • American Indian
    36 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.2 %)
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: Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Phone: (605)394-6792
Website: http://www.rcas.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 63
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Grade 6 224
Grade 7 218
Grade 8 218

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Middle School - 38
Grade Student Count
Grade 6224
Grade 7218
Grade 8218
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Middle School - 38
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30345.9%
Male35754.1%