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Simmons Elementary - 10

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Dakota STEP Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 3 Reading 94% (2008) The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008. Math 74% (2008) The state average for Math was 80% in 2008. Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 4 Reading 97% (2008) The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008. Math 92% (2008) The state average for Math was 78% in 2008. Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 5 Reading 91% (2008) The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008. Math 88% (2008) The state average for Math was 77% 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 3

Reading	This School
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students without disabilities	95%

Math	This School
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students without disabilities	77%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This School
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	100%

Math	This School
All Students	92%
Female	89%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	96%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This School
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	96%

Math	This School
All Students	88%
Female	83%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	92%

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.