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6.6 avg / 10

Meade School District 46-1

School District · Sturgis, South Dakota

Students: 3,034
Teachers (FTE): 216

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

11

8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,853

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#57 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above 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

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 6.6/10, 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 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Meade School District 46-1 students show an average math proficiency of 57.5% and ELA proficiency of 61.5%.

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

Math Proficiency 57.5%
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ELA Proficiency 61.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Meade School District 46-1 with test data.

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 6.6/10. 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 9.0/10.

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 57.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.5%. 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 6.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
57.5%
ELA Proficiency
61.5%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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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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