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McLaughlin Middle School - 03

Public | 6-8 | 91 students

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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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2008.

2008

 
 
n/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.

See South Dakota's state standards

Source: South Dakota Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Female70%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female77%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American55%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
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

Math

All Students64%
Female84%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students36%
Female38%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American33%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
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

Math

All Students64%
Femalen/a
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American53%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
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
American Indian/Alaska Native 91% 12%
White 9% 81%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 2%
Hispanic N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 89%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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) 823-4482

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