Meade School District 46-1
School District · Sturgis, South Dakota
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,853
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,853
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Meade School District 46-1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Meade School District 46-1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Whitewood Elementary - 04
Whitewood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sturgis Elementary - 03
Sturgis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
Piedmont · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Dakota rank
#82 of 142
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below South Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,853
$2,817 vs South Dakota median
District size
3,034 students
Much larger than South Dakota median
The short answer
Meade School District 46-1 ranks #82 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Meade School District 46-1's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Whitewood Elementary - 04 (8.9/10), Sturgis Elementary - 03 (8.3/10), and Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Meade School District 46-1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitewood Elementary - 04 | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Sturgis Elementary - 03 | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Sturgis Brown High School - 01 | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Central Meade County School - 09 | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Stagebarn Middle School - 10 | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Meade School District 46-1
Meade School District 46-1 is a Sturgis, South Dakota school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 3,034 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $9,853 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Meade School District 46-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Whitewood Elementary - 04, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Meade School District 46-1 students show an average math proficiency of 59.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.0%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Meade School District 46-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Meade School District 46-1 with test data.
Schools in Meade School District 46-1
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Dakota
- City
- Sturgis
- Total Enrollment
- 3,034
- Teachers (FTE)
- 216
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meade School District 46-1?
Meade School District 46-1 has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Meade School District 46-1?
The average composite rating for Meade School District 46-1 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Meade School District 46-1?
Meade School District 46-1 spends $9,853 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Meade School District 46-1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Meade School District 46-1 is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Meade School District 46-1?
Whitewood Elementary - 04 is the highest-rated school in Meade School District 46-1 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Meade School District 46-1?
Across schools in Meade School District 46-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Meade School District 46-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?
Meade School District 46-1 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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