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Dakota STEP Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 Reading 61% (2008) The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008. Math 52% (2008) The state average for Math was 76% in 2008. Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 7 Reading 52% (2008) The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008. Math 30% (2008) The state average for Math was 74% in 2008. Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 8 Reading 46% (2008) The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008. Science 42% (2008) The state average for Science was 73% in 2008. Math 36% (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	61%
Female	65%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	51%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	65%

Math	This School
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	37%
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	58%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This School
All Students	52%
Female	60%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	46%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	58%

Math	This School
All Students	30%
Female	25%
Male	35%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	19%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	34%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	46%
Female	51%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	32%
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	48%
Limited English proficient	36%

Science	This School
All Students	42%
Female	37%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	25%
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	43%

Math	This School
All Students	36%
Female	32%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	23%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	36%
Limited English proficient	18%

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.