Office Of Assessment
South Dakota public school students participate in annual summative testing in English language arts and mathematics. The results of these tests are included in the state accountability system. South Dakota also requires annual assessment of science and writing.
South Dakota Assessment Gateway: Online portal for SD ELA and Math, Science, and Science-Alt Assessments
| Name of Required Assessment | Tested Grade Level | 2024-25 Test Window |
|---|---|---|
| SD ELA and Math Assessments
Subject: English language arts, Math |
3-8, 11 | March 24 - May 2, 2025 |
| SD ELA and Math Alternate Assessments
Subject: English language arts, Math |
3-8, 11 Students with most severe cognitive disabilities |
March 10 - April 25, 2025 |
| SD Science Assessment
Subject: Science |
5, 8, 11 | March 24 - May 2, 2025 |
| SD Science Alternate Assessment
Subject: Science |
5, 8, 11 Students with most severe cognitive disabilities |
March 24 - May 2, 2025 |
| National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Subject: Reading, Math, (every other year) |
4 and 8 Only a sample of schools is chosen |
N/A, unless selected for required field test. |
| SD English Language Proficiency Assessment (ACCESS 2.0)
Subject: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening |
K-12 For students identified as English Learners |
Jan. 28 - Feb. 28, 2025 |
Special Education- accommodations and supports
- Accommodation Memo
- Districtwide Assessment Policy Guidance
- Reading Passages (Gr 3-5)
- Reading Passages (Gr 6-11)
- Special Accommodation Consideration
- Print on Demand