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Dakota STEP Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 Reading 86% (2008) The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008. Math 72% (2008) The state average for Math was 76% in 2008. Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 7 Reading 82% (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 78% (2008) The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008. Science 77% (2008) The state average for Science was 73% in 2008. Math 77% (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	86%
Female	91%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	60%
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	90%

Math	This School
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	40%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	77%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This School
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	58%
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	85%

Math	This School
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	58%
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	79%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	78%
Female	86%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	37%
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	81%

Science	This School
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	32%
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	79%

Math	This School
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	26%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	80%

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.