Dakota Middle School - 31

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 65% (2009)
 77% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Grade 7

Reading
 72% (2009)
 74% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 61% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Grade 8

Reading
 60% (2009)
 64% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
 55% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 56% (2008)
The state average for Math was 75% in 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.

Testing in South Dakota: An Overview

See South Dakota's state standards  

 
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

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