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Beaufort

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1300 King Street
Beaufort, SC 29901
Beaufort County
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PH: (843) 322-2300
FAX: (843) 322-2371

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Grades K-12
n/a students
28 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

53% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

82% (2007)

84% (2006)

85% (2005)

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

Math

73% (2007)

75% (2006)

79% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

60% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

79% (2005)

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

Math

76% (2007)

77% (2006)

73% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

55% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

76% (2007)

78% (2006)

75% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

71% (2006)

70% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

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

Science

48% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

64% (2007)

63% (2006)

62% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

71% (2006)

73% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

60% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

65% (2007)

68% (2006)

69% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

66% (2006)

66% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

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

Science

61% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

69% (2007)

70% (2006)

70% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

59% (2006)

60% (2005)

65% (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	74%
Female	75%
Male	73%
African-American	59%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	68%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	56%
Male	50%
African-American	38%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	38%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	32%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	77%
African-American	72%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	68%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	71%
African-American	56%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	62%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	72%
African-American	61%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	65%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	60%
African-American	42%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	42%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	78%
African-American	74%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	67%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	74%
African-American	60%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	66%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	60%
Female	65%
Male	56%
African-American	46%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	38%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	57%
Male	54%
African-American	39%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	32%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	72%
African-American	65%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	59%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
African-American	64%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	63%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	76%
African-American	66%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	66%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	53%
Male	44%
African-American	29%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	33%
Full-pay meals	64%
Disabled	16%
Limited English proficient	33%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	72%
Male	57%
African-American	50%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	46%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	72%
Male	62%
African-American	51%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	49%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
African-American	39%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	39%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	63%
Male	56%
African-American	46%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	22%
Limited English proficient	32%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	74%
Male	57%
African-American	49%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	16%
Limited English proficient	44%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	67%
African-American	53%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	50%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	63%
African-American	53%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	48%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	61%
Male	61%
African-American	39%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	20%
Limited English proficient	44%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	76%
Male	62%
African-American	55%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	42%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	59%
African-American	43%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	16%
Limited English proficient	36%

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

87% (2007)

84% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

67% (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	87%
Female	91%
Male	82%
African-American	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	54%
Not disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	70%
African-American	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	32%
Not disabled	78%
Limited English proficient	52%
Not limited English proficient	75%
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	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	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	19	19	20

Math

	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	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	21	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	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	20%
Graduating class of 2005	22%
Graduating class of 2004	22%

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	46%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	38%	40%
Hispanic	14%	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	49%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,800	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	57%
Student and staff support	14%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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