Below Average

#450 of 574 schools in SD

Central Meade County School - 09

Elementary School · Meade School District 46-1 · Whitewood, SD

A Meade School District 46-1 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 16, Whitewood, SD 57793

Math 55% proficient (2022)
Reading 45% proficient (2022)
12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data13

Annual Change-3.97 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics6.0Average30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-5.5 pts

Adjusted Percentile44th

Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

District spending per student$9,853

Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at Central Meade County School - 09 score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)

School

State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)

School

State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

50%

2017

45%

2018

45%

2019

50%

2020*

50%

2021*

50%

2022

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 13 years

2009

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2010

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2011

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2012

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2014

Math

30%

ELA

30%

2015

Math

50%

ELA

50%

2016

Math

50%

ELA

70%

2017

Math

50%

ELA

50%

2018

Math

45%

ELA

45%

2019

Math

45%

ELA

45%

2020*

Math

45%

ELA

55%

2021*

Math

45%

ELA

55%

2022

Math

55%

ELA

45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

6.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Central Meade County School - 09 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

Walk 6Car-Dependent
Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
City Safety: Average416/100K

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitewood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,441

Median home value

$293,400

Median rent

$925/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

86.4%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57793; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

4 in Meade School District 46-1

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
Atall Elementary - 17Enrollment path unverified	Not rated	K–8	Not available	7	Compare →
Elm Springs Elementary - 13Enrollment path unverified	Not rated	K–8	Not available	11	Compare →
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified	6.3	K–4	Not available	534	Compare →
Sturgis Elementary - 03Enrollment path unverified	8.3	K–4	Not available	538	Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Meade School District 46-1

Schools in district: 11
Rank in district: #6 of 7
District spending per student: $9,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central Meade County School - 09 is listed in Meade School District 46-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central Meade County School - 09

Central Meade County School - 09 is a public elementary school in Whitewood, SD, part of Meade School District 46-1, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Meade County School - 09

What grades does Central Meade County School - 09 serve?

Central Meade County School - 09 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Central Meade County School - 09?

Central Meade County School - 09 has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Meade County School - 09?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Meade County School - 09 is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Meade County School - 09 rank in SD?

Central Meade County School - 09 ranks #450 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Central Meade County School - 09's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Meade County School - 09 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Central Meade County School - 09?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Meade County School - 09 has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Central Meade County School - 09 a charter school?

No, Central Meade County School - 09 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central Meade County School - 09 a Title I school?

No, Central Meade County School - 09 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Meade County School - 09?

6.2% of students at Central Meade County School - 09 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 48
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Teachers (FTE): 4
Type: regular
Setting: Remote Rural
County: Meade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 12.5%
Phone: (605) 269-2264
Area population (ZIP 57793): 2,042
Area median age: 51.8

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗

About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact): NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank: MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency: State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency: State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth): NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education): U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57793; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24 SD EDFACTSSY 2021–22 NCES EdFactsMixed source periods U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates MySchoolScout Rankings Full details →

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