Meade School District 46-1

The Meade School District 46-1 in South Dakota is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 29 out of 126 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Whitewood Elementary - 04 is a small school with consistently high test scores, with 69.39% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 79.59% proficient or better in Mathematics. Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is the district's high school, ranking 31st out of 141 high schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. It has a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.2% and a low dropout rate of 1.5%. Sturgis Elementary - 03 is another top performer, ranking 61st out of 201 elementary schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating.

The district's schools generally perform above the state average on standardized assessments, but there is still room for improvement, particularly in Mathematics. The smaller, more rural schools in the district face unique challenges, such as higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios, that may require specialized support and resources. Overall, the Meade School District 46-1 appears to be a strong-performing district with several standout schools, but the data also highlights areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism and boosting Mathematics proficiency across the district.