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Meade School District 46-1

South Dakota · Public School District
11
Schools
3,068
Students
$10,829
Per-Pupil Spend
-25% nat'l
26.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Meade School District 46-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 3,068 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,829 is below the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Stagebarn Middle School - 1005–08457
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 0205–08489
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sturgis Brown High School - 0109–12842
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,829-25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
51%
State
33.5%
Local (property tax)
51.4%
Federal
15.2%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (51%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
3,068
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,829, spending is 25% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meade School District 46-1?
Meade School District 46-1 has 11 public schools, serving a total of 3,068 students.
What is the graduation rate for Meade School District 46-1?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Meade School District 46-1 spend per student?
Meade School District 46-1 spends $10,829 per pupil — 25% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Meade School District 46-1?
26% of students in Meade School District 46-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Meade School District 46-1?
No, Meade School District 46-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Meade School District 46-1 serve?
Meade School District 46-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Meade School District 46-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Meade School District 46-1 is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.