Assessment
The goal of the South Dakota Department of Education is that all high school students graduate college, career, and life ready. To this aim, the South Dakota assessment system is designed to provide districts, schools, and parents with the information they need to ensure that their students remain on track to reach this goal.
SMARTER BALANCE TESTING DATES 2023
3RD GRADE
ELA: April 14
Math: April 19
4TH GRADE
ELA: April 12
Math: April 26
5TH GRADE
ELA: March 29
Math: April 21
Science: April 28
6TH GRADE
ELA: March 23-24
Math: April 20-21