Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 11
Reading

49% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.
Science

23% (2008)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.
Math

23% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 South Dakota used the Dakota State Test of Educational Progress (Dakota STEP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
- The Dakota STEP is based on the Stanford 10, a national norm-referenced test. It is also standards-based, which means it is aligned to South Dakota's educational standards and measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state. The standards-based Dakota STEP results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in South Dakota: An Overview
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