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Dakota STEP Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 3 Reading 93% (2008) The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008. Math 79% (2008) The state average for Math was 80% in 2008. Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 4 Reading 90% (2008) The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008. Math 79% (2008) The state average for Math was 78% in 2008. Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 5 Reading 93% (2008) The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008. Math 88% (2008) The state average for Math was 77% 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 See South Dakota's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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Dakota STEP Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This School
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students without disabilities	92%

Math	This School
All Students	79%
Female	78%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students without disabilities	79%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This School
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	73%
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students without disabilities	90%

Math	This School
All Students	79%
Female	91%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	45%
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students without disabilities	78%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This School
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	95%

Math	This School
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	89%

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 different student groups are identified by the South Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.