Dakota STEP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

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

Math
 90% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female86%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities91%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities94%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities92%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities92%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities87%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female70%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities74%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female85%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities89%
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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