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Dakota STEP Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 4 Reading 61% (2008) The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008. Math 38% (2008) The state average for Math was 78% in 2008. Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 5 Reading 55% (2008) The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008. Math 30% (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 4

Reading	This School
All Students	61%
Female	68%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	61%
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	67%
Limited English proficient	58%

Math	This School
All Students	38%
Female	41%
Male	34%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	38%
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	41%
Limited English proficient	34%

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This School
All Students	55%
Female	66%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	55%
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	57%
Limited English proficient	43%

Math	This School
All Students	30%
Female	34%
Male	26%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	30%
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	33%
Limited English proficient	23%

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.