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  NDSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts
 95% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 81% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading/Language Arts
 61% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 76% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading/Language Arts
 55% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 72% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 53% (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.

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  NDSA 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 7
Reading/Language ArtsThis School
All Students95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis School
All Students84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Reading/Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis School
All Students83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Reading/Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income50%
Non-low income58%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low income33%
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 different student groups are identified by the North Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, 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 North Dakota: An Overview  

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