Southwest Middle School - 38
660 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 521 |
| Hispanic | 40 |
| Black | 8 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More | 42 |
| American Indian | 36 |
-
White521 (78.9 %)
-
Two or More42 (6.4 %)
-
Hispanic40 (6.1 %)
-
American Indian36 (5.5 %)
-
Asian13 (2.0 %)
-
Black8 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 224 |
| Grade 7 | 218 |
| Grade 8 | 218 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 303 | 45.9% |
| Male | 357 | 54.1% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School
612 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Charter School
553 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Charter School
513 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Charter School
600 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th