Best Schools in Fort Meade, SD
Fort Meade, SD has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,515 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Fort Meade greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort Meade, SD
The top high schools in Fort Meade, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Meade, SD
The top middle schools in Fort Meade, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Meade, SD
The top elementary schools in Fort Meade, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewood Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 523 Students
3. Sturgis Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Meade, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Meade, SD has a total population of 1,409 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Meade, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fort Meade, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Meade, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Meade, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fort Meade, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort Meade, SD
How many schools are in Fort Meade, SD?
Fort Meade, SD has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,515 students in total.
How do schools in Fort Meade perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Fort Meade score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Fort Meade greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort Meade?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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