St. Thomas More Middle School (2026-27 Profile)

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St. Thomas More Middle School

424 Fairmont Blvd Rapid City, SD 57701

Tel: (605) 348-1477

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 164 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Thomas More Middle School in Rapid City, SD, serves 164 coâ€“ed udents in grades 6 through 8 within a city community setting.
Founded in 1991, this Catholic middle school maintains a udentâ€“teacher ratio of 11:1 with 15 total teachers.
The school has a high diversity rate, with 93.9% of udents representing various racial and ethnic backgrounds, ranking it among the top 20% in South Dakota for diversity.
As a cityâ€“based Catholic middle school, it operates alongside several nearby private schools offering comparable grade spans and enrollment sizes.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 164 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Thomas More Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Thomas More Middle School
6	51
7	57
8	56

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Year Founded

1991

Student Body

Total Students

164 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Colors

White, Royal blue

Frequently Asked Questions

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The application deadline for St. Thomas More Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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