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  NDSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading/Language Arts
 76% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 72% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 63% (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 11
Reading/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American45%
White78%
Low income71%
Non-low income78%
Students w/ disabilities (IEP)47%
Non-IEP80%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female55%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American45%
White63%
Low income58%
Non-low income62%
Students w/ disabilities (IEP)34%
Non-IEP65%
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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