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  NDSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading/Language Arts
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 81% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 81% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts
 82% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 75% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 65% (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.

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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 3
Reading/Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low income87%
Students w/ disabilities (IEP)80%
Non-IEP85%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female83%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low income90%
Students w/ disabilities (IEP)73%
Non-IEP90%
Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Reading/Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income81%
Non-low income88%
Students w/ disabilities (IEP)93%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income90%
Non-low income87%
Students w/ disabilities (IEP)93%
Non-IEP87%
Source: ND Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Reading/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low income84%
Students w/ disabilities (IEP)59%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female85%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income88%
Non-low income88%
Students w/ disabilities (IEP)82%
Non-IEP90%
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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