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York 01

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P.O. Box 770
York, SC 29745
York County
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PH: (803) 684-9916
FAX: (803) 684-1903

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4982 students
  • 8 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 86% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 62% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 62% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

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 PACT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
Social StudiesThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
African-American83%
White87%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled72%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male75%
African-American51%
White82%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled54%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
African-American75%
White87%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled65%
Limited English proficient69%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female73%
Male77%
African-American60%
White79%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled55%
Limited English proficient54%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
African-American77%
White82%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled64%
Limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female79%
Male69%
African-American62%
White77%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled48%
Limited English proficient64%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female87%
Male70%
African-American72%
White81%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled42%
Limited English proficient73%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female85%
Male74%
African-American62%
White84%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled54%
Limited English proficient73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students62%
Female60%
Male64%
African-American56%
White67%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient27%

ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female58%
Male67%
African-American37%
White74%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled36%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male70%
African-American67%
White79%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled42%
Limited English proficient32%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
African-American67%
White78%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled47%
Limited English proficient53%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
African-American62%
White79%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled26%

ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female64%
Male65%
African-American33%
White72%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled9%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
African-American66%
White83%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled41%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
African-American80%
White93%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled65%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students62%
Female61%
Male62%
African-American43%
White67%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient64%

ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
African-American63%
White83%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled45%
Limited English proficient55%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female84%
Male70%
African-American69%
White80%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled42%
Limited English proficient64%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
African-American80%
White92%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled71%
Limited English proficient64%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male67%
African-American49%
White78%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled36%

ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female65%
Male66%
African-American43%
White70%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled39%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female76%
Male64%
African-American56%
White76%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled26%
Limited English proficient25%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
African-American56%
White81%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled43%
Limited English proficient42%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

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 HSAP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
  • The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

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 HSAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled81%
Not disabled92%
Limited English proficient46%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
African-American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled77%
Not disabled93%
Limited English proficient73%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/language arts and math.
  • The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 181921
Graduating class of 2004 182021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 171921
Graduating class of 2005 171920
Graduating class of 2004 181920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 181921
Graduating class of 2004 191921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 182021
Graduating class of 2004 181921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 181921
Graduating class of 2005 191921
Graduating class of 2004 181921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200616%
Graduating class of 200521%
Graduating class of 200419%
Source: SC Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores represent the members of the graduation class' most recent scores.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1514

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic73%54%
Black, not Hispanic21%40%
Hispanic4%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program53%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,192$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%58%
Student and staff support11%14%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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