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South Middle School - 36

2 Indiana St, Rapid City, SD, 57701

Ranked 86 of 118 in South Dakota

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South Middle School - 36

2 Indiana St, Rapid City, SD, 57701

About South Middle School - 36

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 37% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
502
Total Students
$60066
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 44.22%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic 13.55%
Black 2.19%
Two+ Races 17.73%
Native Am. 21.51%
White
44.22%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic
13.55%
Black
2.19%
Two+ Races
17.73%
Native Am.
21.51%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 502
48.21%
242 Female
51.79%
260 Male

Student Population

502 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

502 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

South Middle School - 36 Contact Information

Address

2 Indiana St, Rapid City, SD, 57701

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Phone

(605) 394-4024

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM – 3:07 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

South Middle School was officially designated an Apple Distinguished School in late 2024, a prestigious recognition for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence through the use of technology.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school provide services to help with social and emotional issues?

Ans. Yes, there are counselors who can help students feel better.

Q2: How does the school keep an eye on the hallways?

Ans. Staff keep an eye on transitions to make sure they are safe and orderly.

Q3. Do students learn how to be responsible with technology?

Ans. Yes, the use of the right technology is encouraged all year long.

Q4: Does the school allow new students to enroll in the middle of the year?

Ans. Yes, staff help families when they are changing schools.

Q5. Do you get progress reports on a regular basis?

Ans. Yes, updates on progress are sent out before each grading period.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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