Data loads and updates
Below are some data load, report, and resource updates for SD-STARS users.
Data Load: Dual Credit
The SD-STARS team finished loading the 2019-20 summer dual credit data. Data on students who participate in the state-sponsored dual credit program come from the Board of Regents and each of the technical colleges every term. Once loaded, these data can be viewed by using the five dual credit reports in SD-STARS.
Data Load: ACT
ACT data were recently received and loaded into SD-STARS. ACT files are received five times a year. The most recent file contains tests taken up to July 2020. This is the last ACT file for school year 2019-20. Users should be aware that due to COVID-19, no test results for April 2020 will appear. The updated ACT results can be accessed by running the ACT Stoplight report for 2019-20. The SD-STARS team expects the first 2020-21 ACT data to be available in SD-STARS in mid-January.
Report Update: Subgroup Longitudinal Performance
With the completion of the Accountability Report Card for school year 2019-20, users will notice that the Subgroup Longitudinal Performance report displays 2019-20 data. This report provides longitudinal performance data for accountability indicators and measures by subgroups. This is a great report for users who want to further explore accountability data in an easy-to-use format. The report is found under the Reports tab in the “Accountability Reports” section.
Report Update: Student FAY List – Projected
The Student FAY List – Projected report is again accessible for users. Each year, this report is turned off after the end of the school year and is turned back on in October. Since this report looks at currently enrolled students and if they are meeting or not meeting full academic year (FAY), it doesn’t work until the current FAY period has begun Oct. 1 of each year. The report is found under the Reports tab in the “Accountability Reports” section.
Updated Resource: Data Sources and Reports
The SD-STARS team recently updated the Data Sources and Current Reports document. This document contains the data sources of SD-STARS as well as a list of all the current reports in SD-STARS. Users can find this resource in SD-STARS in the Content Library and Training Center. Users can also find the document by clicking on the “Data Sources and Reports” button on the SD-STARS website: https://doe.sd.gov/SDSTARS/.
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