Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02

Meade School District 46-1
1425 Cedar St
Sturgis, SD 57785
490 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Sturgis Williams Middle School, located at 1425 Cedar St in Sturgis, South Dakota, serves as a key educational hub for the Meade School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in the transitional years between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and personal responsibility. The school is integrated into the broader Meade School District framework, which prioritizes community involvement and preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school benefits from its location in the heart of Sturgis, a community known for its strong local spirit. By providing a structured and supportive environment, Sturgis Williams Middle School aims to help students build foundational skills in core subjects while exploring extracurricular interests. Families interested in specific programs, current enrollment information, or district policies can find extensive resources through the Meade School District website at [http://www.meade.k12.sd.us](http://www.meade.k12.sd.us).
490
Total Students
33.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    418 (85.3%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    15 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Meade School District 46-1
Phone: (605)347-5232
Website: http://www.meade.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 75

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 110
Grade 6 116
Grade 7 123
Grade 8 141
Gender Ratio