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Bamberg 2

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

62 Holly Avenue
Denmark, SC 29042
Bamberg County
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PH: (803) 793-3346
FAX: (803) 793-2006

Grades K-8, 10-12
1033 students
3 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

23% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

74% (2007)

77% (2006)

71% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

40% (2007)

59% (2006)

62% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

16% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

9% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

54% (2007)

53% (2006)

56% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

35% (2007)

48% (2006)

49% (2005)

41% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

21% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

18% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

46% (2007)

64% (2006)

57% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

38% (2007)

42% (2006)

60% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

22% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

41% (2007)

57% (2006)

59% (2005)

61% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

38% (2007)

54% (2006)

68% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

33% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

26% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

57% (2007)

64% (2006)

59% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

41% (2007)

59% (2006)

54% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

33% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

64% (2007)

57% (2006)

70% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

43% (2007)

31% (2006)

42% (2005)

47% (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	75%
Female	80%
Male	72%
African-American	79%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	70%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	23%
Male	24%
African-American	23%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	21%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	71%
African-American	74%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	71%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	52%
Male	31%
African-American	39%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	33%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	16%
Female	18%
Male	13%
African-American	16%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	15%
Disabled	13%

Science	This District
All Students	9%
Female	7%
Male	10%
African-American	9%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	9%
Disabled	6%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	67%
Male	41%
African-American	52%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	51%
Disabled	8%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	43%
Male	27%
African-American	36%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	31%
Disabled	6%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	21%
Female	15%
Male	25%
African-American	21%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	17%

Science	This District
All Students	18%
Female	18%
Male	19%
African-American	19%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	15%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	46%
Female	53%
Male	41%
African-American	47%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	43%
Disabled	8%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	45%
Male	34%
African-American	39%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	35%
Disabled	8%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	47%
Female	54%
Male	44%
African-American	50%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	46%

Science	This District
All Students	22%
Female	24%
Male	20%
African-American	17%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	20%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	41%
Female	43%
Male	39%
African-American	41%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	39%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	39%
Male	38%
African-American	36%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	37%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	33%
Female	35%
Male	31%
African-American	32%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	29%
Full-pay meals	60%
Disabled	9%

Science	This District
All Students	26%
Female	24%
Male	28%
African-American	25%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	24%
Full-pay meals	40%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	57%
Female	73%
Male	37%
African-American	56%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	80%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	46%
Male	36%
African-American	40%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	38%
Full-pay meals	60%
Disabled	20%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	69%
Male	53%
African-American	63%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	57%

Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	33%
Male	33%
African-American	31%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	31%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	73%
Male	52%
African-American	64%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	63%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	44%
Male	41%
African-American	42%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	40%

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

91% (2007)

69% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

59% (2006)

72% (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	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
African-American	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	90%
Not disabled	97%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	62%
African-American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	66%
Not disabled	74%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%

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	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	14	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	15	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	15	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	21

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	46%
Graduating class of 2005	57%
Graduating class of 2004	37%

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	13	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	96%	40%
Hispanic	2%	4%
White, not Hispanic	2%	54%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<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	92%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,420	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	50%	57%
Student and staff support	23%	14%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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