Top Rankings
Meade School District 46-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,068 students in Meade School District 46-1. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Meade School District 46-1 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
11 Schools
754 Schools
# Students
3,068 Students
147,732 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
10,613 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Meade School District 46-1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.51
# American Indian Students
78 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
14%
# Asian Students
16 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
2,628 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
86%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
262
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
245
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
238
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
256
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
265
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
238
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
191
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,014 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,373
$12,971
Spending / Student
$10,014
$12,479
Best Meade School District 46-1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitewood Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 Garfield St
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Sturgis Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1121 Ballpark Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2386
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2386
Grades: K-4
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16159 2nd St
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-5295
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-5295
Grades: K-4
| 523 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Atall Elementary - 17
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16375 Atall Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Elm Springs Elementary - 13
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21309 Elm Springs Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Opal Elementary - 15
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18010 Opal Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #77.
Hereford Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15998 Cross S Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #88.
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
Rank: #99.
Central Meade County School - 09
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19625 Ball Field Road
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Rank: #1010.
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Cedar St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Grades: 5-8
| 489 students
Rank: #1111.
Stagebarn Middle School - 10
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Sturgis Rd
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-4172
Piedmont, SD 57769
(605) 787-4172
Grades: 5-8
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meade School District 46-1?
Meade School District 46-1 manages 11 public schools serving 3,068 students.
What is the rank of Meade School District 46-1?
Meade School District 46-1 is ranked #62 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meade School District 46-1?
86% of Meade School District 46-1 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meade School District 46-1?
Meade School District 46-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Meade School District 46-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,014 is less than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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