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Anderson 5

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

400 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
Anderson County
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PH: (864) 260-5000
FAX: (864) 222-3902

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
11,366 students
16 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

76% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

89% (2007)

94% (2006)

94% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

89% (2006)

89% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

75% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

85% (2007)

89% (2006)

86% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

83% (2006)

84% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

70% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

81% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

84% (2006)

86% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

66% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

75% (2007)

78% (2006)

74% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

92% (2006)

85% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

79% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

79% (2007)

83% (2006)

84% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

87% (2006)

87% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

77% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

76% (2007)

85% (2006)

85% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

80% (2006)

77% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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	93%
Female	96%
Male	90%
African-American	88%
White	96%
Subsidized meals	89%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	74%
Limited English proficient	95%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	76%
African-American	59%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	44%
Limited English proficient	62%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	85%
African-American	81%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	64%
Limited English proficient	85%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
African-American	65%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	86%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	80%
African-American	72%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	69%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	74%
African-American	60%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	48%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	81%
African-American	75%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	78%
African-American	66%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	79%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	71%
African-American	56%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	70%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	77%
Male	64%
African-American	51%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	69%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	74%
African-American	68%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	76%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
African-American	67%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	80%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	82%
African-American	75%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	100%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	65%
African-American	47%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	77%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	81%
Male	71%
African-American	64%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	82%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	76%
African-American	66%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	93%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	66%
Male	72%
African-American	56%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	75%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	79%
African-American	67%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	81%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	73%
African-American	66%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	63%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	84%
African-American	75%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	70%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African-American	62%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	40%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	78%
African-American	61%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	38%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	71%
African-American	64%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	22%
Limited English proficient	71%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African-American	71%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	77%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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% (2007)

87% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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	90%
Male	83%
African-American	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	38%
Not disabled	94%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	81%
African-American	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	29%
Not disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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	20	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	20	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	20	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	27%
Graduating class of 2005	34%
Graduating class of 2004	30%

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, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	59%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	37%	40%
Hispanic	2%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	48%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,480	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	57%
Student and staff support	13%	14%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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