Meade School District 46-1 serves 2,944 students across 11 schools in rural Meade County, South Dakota. The district's student population is predominantly White at 87.1%, with Hispanic students comprising 4.3% and other racial groups representing smaller percentages. Economically disadvantaged students constitute 26.1% of enrollment, while English learners are minimal at 0.4%. Students with disabilities account for 16.5% of the population.
Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Reading proficiency reaches 58.5%, notably above the state average of 46.8%, indicating relative strength in this area. Math proficiency of 39.0% falls below the state average of 46.7%, suggesting challenges in quantitative instruction. The graduation rate of 88.4% exceeds the state average of 87.5%, while the dropout rate remains low at 0.7%. Chronic absenteeism stands at 10.5%, a metric worth monitoring.
Financially, the district operates with per-pupil spending of $9,748, substantially below the state average of $13,873—a difference of approximately $4,125 per student. This funding gap may impact resource availability for instruction and support services. The district demonstrates operational stability with a rural demographic profile and maintains above-average graduation outcomes despite lower math proficiency and below-average per-pupil spending compared to state figures.
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Total Students
2,944
Schools
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,748
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
39.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
School Performance Index
66.5
out of 100 points
South Dakota uses the School Performance Index (SPI) to measure school quality on a 0-100 point scale. The SPI considers multiple factors including student proficiency, academic growth, graduation rates, attendance, and English learner progress.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on South Dakota state assessments
Percentage of students meeting expected academic growth
ELA Progress
61.8%
Students meeting growth standard
Math Progress
41.2%
Students meeting growth standard
ELA Proficiency
58.5%
11.7% above state avg
Math Proficiency
39.0%
7.7% below state avg
Graduation Rate
88.4%
Near state average
Chronic Absenteeism
10.5%
4.5% better than state avg
Composite
22.0
English
21.4
Math
21.1
Reading
22.7
Science
22.2
Attendance Rate
92.8%
FAY (Full Academic Year) students
Dropout Rate
0.7%
Grades 7-12
South Dakota evaluates schools using the School Performance Index (SPI), a comprehensive 0-100 point measure. The SPI incorporates student achievement, academic growth, graduation rates, attendance, and English learner progress. Schools and districts work toward continuous improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) framework.