Black Hawk Elementary - 03 vs West Middle School - 37
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
Black Hawk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
West Middle School - 37
Rapid City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 Black Hawk, South Dakota | West Middle School - 37 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 226 | #48 of 102 |
| National rank | #25612 of 50,301 | #4290 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Black Hawk | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School - 37 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 49.3).
- •West Middle School - 37 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •West Middle School - 37 does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •West Middle School - 37 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 34.1%).
- •Black Hawk Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.6).
- •West Middle School - 37 is the larger school with 591 students compared with 305.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Hawk Elementary - 03 better than West Middle School - 37?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle School - 37 ranks higher (65.5 vs 49.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Black Hawk Elementary - 03 and West Middle School - 37?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Black Hawk and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03: 305. West Middle School - 37: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Elementary - 03 and West Middle School - 37 rank in South Dakota?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is 170th of 226 and West Middle School - 37 is 48th of 102 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).