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Dakota STEP Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 Reading 85% (2008) The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008. Math 84% (2008) The state average for Math was 76% in 2008. Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 7 Reading 89% (2008) The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008. Math 78% (2008) The state average for Math was 74% in 2008. Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 8 Reading 81% (2008) The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008. Science 80% (2008) The state average for Science was 73% in 2008. Math 82% (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. Testing in South Dakota: An Overview See South Dakota's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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

Reading	This School
All Students	85%
Female	93%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	87%

Math	This School
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	86%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This School
All Students	89%
Female	97%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	95%

Math	This School
All Students	78%
Female	86%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	86%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	84%

Science	This School
All Students	80%
Female	77%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students without disabilities	82%

Math	This School
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	88%

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.