Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading/Language Arts

65% (2007)

82% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 81% in 2007.
Math

80% (2007)

68% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading/Language Arts

75% (2007)

74% (2006)

63% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 76% in 2007.
Math

58% (2007)

74% (2006)

60% (2005)

34% (2004)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.
Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 11
Reading/Language Arts

62% (2007)

71% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 72% in 2007.
Math

45% (2007)

71% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.
Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 North Dakota used the North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading/language arts and math, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11.
- The results for reading/language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
- The NDSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Dakota.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in North Dakota: An Overview
See North Dakota's state standards
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