Dakota STEP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 100% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 97% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 74% (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.

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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
ReadingThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American94%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities100%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American76%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities97%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American91%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities97%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female88%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American64%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities81%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female96%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American59%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female78%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American53%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities78%
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.

Testing in South Dakota: An Overview  

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