West Middle School - 37 vs. South Middle School - 36
Should you attend West Middle School - 37 or South Middle School - 36? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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(Bottom 50% in SD)
(Bottom 50% in SD)
(Top 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School - 37 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 502 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School - 36 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
603 students
502 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#352 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#539 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
206
167
Grade 7 Students
191
162
Grade 8 Students
206
173
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
21%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
70%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
18%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
