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Laurens 55

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

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Spending Per Pupil

1029 West Main St
Laurens, SC 29360
Laurens County
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PH: (864) 984-8101
FAX: (864) 984-8100

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Grades PK-12
6182 students
11 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

73% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

66% (2008)

63% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

82% (2008)

83% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Math

75% (2008)

76% (2007)

79% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

74% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

62% (2008)

55% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

78% (2008)

80% (2007)

83% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

75% (2007)

81% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

53% (2008)

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

Science

48% (2008)

58% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

68% (2008)

76% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Math

73% (2008)

81% (2007)

80% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

68% (2008)

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

Science

47% (2008)

57% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

72% (2008)

76% (2007)

72% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

81% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

53% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

70% (2008)

64% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

80% (2008)

73% (2007)

67% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

83% (2007)

76% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

61% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

57% (2008)

64% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

75% (2008)

72% (2007)

70% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

73% (2007)

65% (2006)

68% (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	73%
Female	77%
Male	68%
African-American	68%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	38%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	65%
African-American	44%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	50%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	75%
African-American	77%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	74%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	69%
African-American	64%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	61%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	74%
African-American	69%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	59%
Limited English proficient	76%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	61%
Male	63%
African-American	43%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	52%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	86%
Male	72%
African-American	71%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	73%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	81%
African-American	75%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	57%
Limited English proficient	79%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	53%
Female	45%
Male	60%
African-American	44%
White	56%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	64%
Disabled	16%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	48%
African-American	29%
White	58%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	60%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	77%
Male	61%
African-American	53%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	67%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	73%
African-American	63%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	84%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	68%
Female	69%
Male	67%
African-American	44%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	56%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	50%
Male	44%
African-American	20%
White	59%
Subsidized meals	36%
Full-pay meals	64%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	30%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	83%
Male	63%
African-American	59%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	68%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	77%
Male	64%
African-American	51%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	53%
Female	52%
Male	54%
African-American	46%
White	57%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	64%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	43%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African-American	55%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	48%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	88%
Male	73%
African-American	76%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	79%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	79%
African-American	74%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	81%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	54%
Male	69%
African-American	56%
White	65%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	35%

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	56%
Male	59%
African-American	46%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	32%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	70%
African-American	65%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	67%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	74%
African-American	71%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	50%

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

82% (2008)

86% (2007)

81% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

76% (2007)

80% (2006)

78% (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	82%
Female	86%
Male	77%
African-American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	22%
Not disabled	91%
Limited English proficient	73%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African-American	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	24%
Not disabled	86%
Limited English proficient	73%
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	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	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	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	21%
Graduating class of 2005	24%
Graduating class of 2004	27%

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	16	14

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	63%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	32%	40%
Hispanic	5%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
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	60%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,710	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	58%
Student and staff support	16%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >