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Reading 60% (2009) 50% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science Data not available for this school (2009) 90% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.
Math 47% (2009) 70% (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 goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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 11
Reading
This School
All Students
60%
Black
n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander
n/a
Hispanic
n/a
Native American
n/a
White
64%
Science
This School
Subgroup results not available
Math
This School
All Students
47%
Black
n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander
n/a
Hispanic
n/a
Native American
n/a
White
43%
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.
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60% (2009)
50% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2009)
