Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading/Language Arts

87% (2007)

79% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 81% in 2007.
Math

91% (2007)

86% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.
Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading/Language Arts

76% (2007)

84% (2006)

72% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 81% in 2007.
Math

86% (2007)

84% (2006)

86% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.
Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading/Language Arts

79% (2007)

75% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 75% in 2007.
Math

74% (2007)

68% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% 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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