For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,268 students in 57702, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 57702, SD are Southwest Middle School - 38 and West Middle School - 37. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57702 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57702, SD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57702, SD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Middle School - 38
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4501 Park Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
West Middle School - 37
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Soo San Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4033
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-4033
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
57702, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kibben-kuster - 52 (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3302 West St Cloud St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1813
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 57702, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 57702, SD include Southwest Middle School - 38 and West Middle School - 37.
How many public middle schools are located in 57702?
2 public middle schools are located in 57702.
What is the racial composition of students in 57702?
57702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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