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Bamberg 1

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

3830 Faust Street
Bamberg, SC 29003
Bamberg County
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PH: (803) 245-3053
FAX: (803) 245-3056

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Grades K-8, 10-12
n/a students
4 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

55% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

82% (2007)

80% (2006)

83% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

72% (2006)

74% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

69% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

84% (2007)

72% (2006)

72% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

71% (2006)

75% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

56% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

66% (2007)

75% (2006)

74% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

66% (2006)

64% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

55% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

73% (2007)

47% (2006)

44% (2005)

40% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

80% (2006)

57% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

48% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

62% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

59% (2007)

54% (2006)

53% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

67% (2006)

62% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

54% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

55% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

66% (2007)

58% (2006)

60% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

45% (2006)

46% (2005)

61% (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	89%
Female	89%
Male	91%
African-American	89%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	82%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	53%
Male	59%
African-American	48%
White	65%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	64%
Disabled	40%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	93%
Male	69%
African-American	78%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	56%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	64%
Male	58%
African-American	51%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	48%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	84%
Female	79%
Male	87%
African-American	74%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	73%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	66%
African-American	54%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	13%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	94%
Male	77%
African-American	78%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	90%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	69%
African-American	56%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	36%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	57%
Female	50%
Male	65%
African-American	43%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	39%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	48%
Male	61%
African-American	31%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	41%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	63%
Male	69%
African-American	54%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	58%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	70%
Male	81%
African-American	66%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	58%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	71%
African-American	71%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	50%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	57%
Male	53%
African-American	43%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	35%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	10%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	86%
Male	62%
African-American	69%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	83%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	65%
African-American	65%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	39%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	48%
Female	47%
Male	48%
African-American	36%
White	61%
Subsidized meals	33%
Full-pay meals	66%
Disabled	18%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	67%
Male	58%
African-American	52%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	22%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	59%
Female	68%
Male	50%
African-American	59%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	77%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	81%
Male	66%
African-American	71%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	82%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	54%
Female	61%
Male	45%
African-American	51%
White	58%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	64%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	53%
Male	59%
African-American	50%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	38%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	10%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	81%
Male	42%
African-American	57%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	78%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	46%
Male	49%
African-American	41%
White	61%
Subsidized meals	36%
Full-pay meals	61%

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)

79% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

75% (2006)

79% (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	82%
African-American	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	50%
Not disabled	91%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	68%
African-American	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	29%
Not disabled	79%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	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	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	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	19	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	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	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	59%
Graduating class of 2005	60%
Graduating class of 2004	59%

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
Black, not Hispanic	57%	40%
White, not Hispanic	41%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
Hispanic	<1%	4%
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	58%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,474	$8,295

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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