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

319 South Dargan St
Florence, SC 29506
Florence County
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PH: (843) 673-1106
FAX: (843) 673-1108

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Grades PK-12
15,081 students
23 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

83% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

69% (2008)

61% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Math

79% (2008)

80% (2007)

82% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

73% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

65% (2008)

65% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

85% (2008)

86% (2007)

80% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

83% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

64% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

57% (2008)

56% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

77% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

79% (2007)

72% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

74% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

64% (2008)

55% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

82% (2008)

72% (2007)

71% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

79% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

50% (2008)

55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

67% (2008)

69% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

70% (2008)

68% (2007)

60% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

73% (2008)

73% (2007)

67% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

70% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

62% (2008)

61% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

68% (2008)

62% (2007)

61% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

61% (2007)

51% (2006)

57% (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	83%
Female	83%
Male	83%
African-American	78%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	50%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	69%
African-American	56%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	67%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
African-American	86%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	67%
Limited English proficient	86%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	78%
African-American	68%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	91%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	70%
Male	75%
African-American	65%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	57%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	63%
Male	66%
African-American	49%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	63%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
African-American	78%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	61%
Limited English proficient	79%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	81%
African-American	72%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	58%
Limited English proficient	81%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	66%
African-American	53%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	34%

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	55%
Male	58%
African-American	40%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	32%
Limited English proficient	64%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	78%
African-American	72%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	73%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	78%
African-American	72%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	88%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	71%
African-American	63%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	41%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	65%
Male	62%
African-American	50%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	29%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	75%
African-American	75%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	69%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	76%
African-American	70%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	79%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	50%
Female	49%
Male	51%
African-American	34%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	34%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	23%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	64%
African-American	53%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	30%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	78%
Male	62%
African-American	57%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	33%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	72%
African-American	61%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	43%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	70%
African-American	58%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	39%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	59%
African-American	48%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	23%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	61%
African-American	54%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	31%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	64%
Male	62%
African-American	50%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	21%

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

86% (2008)

89% (2007)

84% (2006)

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

Math

78% (2008)

75% (2007)

77% (2006)

74% (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	86%
Female	93%
Male	78%
African-American	81%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	53%
Not disabled	90%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African-American	67%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	37%
Not disabled	84%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

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	19	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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	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	16%
Graduating class of 2005	14%
Graduating class of 2004	16%

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
Black, not Hispanic	52%	40%
White, not Hispanic	45%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
Hispanic	1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<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	57%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,603	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	58%
Student and staff support	18%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	14%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >