Dakota STEP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 90% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% 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 Students87%
Female85%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities90%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female77%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities90%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female82%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities95%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female64%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities76%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students without disabilities75%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities80%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities94%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities83%
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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