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Holgate Middle School - 02

Public | 6-8 | 406 students

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2 reviews of this school


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Posted July 29, 2009

This school is one of the best in the city


Posted March 30, 2009

This school is amazing. the teachers are awesome and they help with everything. Most of the ideas the teachers give are really good. I would totally recommend this school for any 6th through 8th grader. Everyone is very welcoming.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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. The Dakota STEP is 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.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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. The Dakota STEP is 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.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2008.

140 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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. The Dakota STEP is 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.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American82%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American100%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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. The Dakota STEP is 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.

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.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female74%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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. The Dakota STEP is 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.

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.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female80%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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. The Dakota STEP is 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.

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.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 81%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 12%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 19%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2200 North Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
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Phone: (605) 725-7700

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