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McLaughlin Elementary - 02

Public | PK-5 | 237 students

 

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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 78% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
63%
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 79% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
77%
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 77% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
73%
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 Students27%
Female28%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American22%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female28%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American29%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/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 Students65%
Female82%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American64%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female82%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/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 Students53%
Female41%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American53%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female46%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
American Indian/Alaska Native 94% 16%
White 3% 76%
Asian 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 3%
Black 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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601 South Main
McLaughlin, SD 57642
Phone: (605) 823-4483

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