Summary:
The Meade School District 46-1 in South Dakota is home to 8 elementary schools serving students from a range of rural and suburban communities. While the schools vary in size, from just 6 students to over 550, the district as a whole appears to be performing well above the state average, with several standout schools ranking among the best in the state.
The top-performing elementary schools in the district are Whitewood Elementary - 04, Sturgis Elementary - 03, and Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05. These larger schools consistently rank in the top 50 elementary schools in South Dakota, with exceptional test scores and low chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, the smaller rural schools in the district, while having higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios, tend to underperform on academic measures.
The data highlights the diversity within the Meade School District 46-1, with a range of school sizes, demographics, and performance levels. Understanding the unique challenges and strengths of each school will be important for the district to continue improving outcomes across all its elementary schools and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students.
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