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Elkton School District 05-3

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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508 South Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
Brookings County
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PH: (605) 542-5361

Grades PK-12
331 students
5 schools

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Dakota STEP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

62% (2009)

83% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

Math

67% (2009)

78% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

71% (2009)

100% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

65% (2009)

81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

59% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

64% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

70% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

79% (2009)

81% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.

Math

79% (2009)

86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

72% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

68% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Math

86% (2009)

96% (2008)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

63% (2009)

52% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Science

Data not available for this district (2009)

43% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

67% (2008)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 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 standards-based results for reading and math are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. The results displayed are for all grades combined for each subject. The results reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
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

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 District
All Students	62%
Female	82%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	91%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	75%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	65%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	50%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	40%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	89%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	82%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	91%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	73%

Science	This District
Subgroup results not available

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	82%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	63%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	30%

Science	This District
Subgroup results not available

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	50%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	60%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	12	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	96%	81%
Hispanic	3%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	12%

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Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	27%	35%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,652	$7,944

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Student and staff support	8%	10%
Administration	13%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

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