Dakota STEP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 85% (2009)
 93% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 98% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2009)
 90% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 87% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2009)
 85% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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

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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
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female94%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female94%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged83%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female78%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged71%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female100%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Source: SD Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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 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  

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