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  Dakota STEP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

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

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

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

Math
 77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2008.

Math
 79% (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 Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities88%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities82%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American85%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities91%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female79%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American69%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities83%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities91%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities88%
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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