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This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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PACT Results
PACT Results By Subgroup
HSAP Results
HSAP Results By Subgroup
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Drawer 10072
Rock Hill, SC 29731
York County
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PH: (803) 981-1000
FAX: (803) 981-1094

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Grades PK-12
16,150 students
28 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

88% (2008)

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

Science

73% (2008)

67% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

81% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

82% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

70% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)

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

Math

81% (2008)

80% (2007)

79% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

71% (2008)

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

Science

59% (2008)

59% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

80% (2008)

76% (2007)

78% (2006)

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

Math

81% (2008)

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

81% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

59% (2008)

61% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

78% (2008)

74% (2007)

74% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

78% (2007)

83% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

60% (2008)

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

Science

74% (2008)

72% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

78% (2008)

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

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

Math

81% (2008)

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

74% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

67% (2008)

71% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

73% (2008)

77% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

74% (2007)

72% (2006)

67% (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

See South Carolina's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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 Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
African-American	81%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	65%
Limited English proficient	80%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	75%
African-American	49%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	81%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
African-American	78%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	89%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
African-American	63%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	47%
Limited English proficient	79%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
African-American	73%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	63%
Limited English proficient	77%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	69%
African-American	50%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	57%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	77%
African-American	70%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	65%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	80%
African-American	67%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	70%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	70%
African-American	54%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	61%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	58%
Male	60%
African-American	34%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	52%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	87%
Male	74%
African-American	64%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	60%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	78%
African-American	65%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	78%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African-American	67%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	48%
Limited English proficient	67%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	55%
Male	62%
African-American	35%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	22%
Limited English proficient	50%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	72%
African-American	63%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	32%
Limited English proficient	69%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	78%
African-American	64%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	66%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	60%
African-American	45%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	52%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	79%
Male	69%
African-American	60%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	55%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	72%
African-American	67%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	61%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	80%
African-American	68%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	72%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	72%
African-American	62%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	60%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	66%
Male	70%
African-American	44%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	60%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	79%
Male	67%
African-American	61%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	53%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	77%
African-American	65%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	74%

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

HSAP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts

89% (2008)

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

78% (2007)

78% (2006)

80% (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

See South Carolina's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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 Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
African-American	83%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	83%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	55%
Not disabled	94%
Limited English proficient	58%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
African-American	74%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	67%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	40%
Not disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	75%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	19	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	19	21

¹Source: SC Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	22%
Graduating class of 2005	25%
Graduating class of 2004	26%

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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	14

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	55%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	37%	40%
Hispanic	5%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	43%	51%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,182	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	58%
Student and staff support	13%	14%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >