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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

  • 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

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 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 StudiesThis District
All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
African-American59%
White87%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient68%

ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Female56%
Male50%
African-American38%
White71%
Subsidized meals38%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient32%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male77%
African-American72%
White92%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled51%
Limited English proficient68%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female74%
Male71%
African-American56%
White89%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient62%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
African-American61%
White84%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient65%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
African-American42%
White79%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient42%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
African-American74%
White92%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled54%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male74%
African-American60%
White90%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled51%
Limited English proficient66%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students60%
Female65%
Male56%
African-American46%
White77%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled30%
Limited English proficient38%

ScienceThis District
All Students55%
Female57%
Male54%
African-American39%
White73%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient32%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female81%
Male72%
African-American65%
White89%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled37%
Limited English proficient59%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
African-American64%
White88%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled42%
Limited English proficient63%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students77%
Female79%
Male76%
African-American66%
White90%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled49%
Limited English proficient66%

ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Female53%
Male44%
African-American29%
White71%
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals64%
Disabled16%
Limited English proficient33%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Female72%
Male57%
African-American50%
White83%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient46%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
African-American51%
White87%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled30%
Limited English proficient49%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students56%
Female57%
Male55%
African-American39%
White74%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled27%
Limited English proficient39%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female63%
Male56%
African-American46%
White78%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled22%
Limited English proficient32%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students65%
Female74%
Male57%
African-American49%
White84%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled16%
Limited English proficient44%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female72%
Male67%
African-American53%
White88%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled27%
Limited English proficient50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students66%
Female70%
Male63%
African-American53%
White81%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient48%

ScienceThis District
All Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
African-American39%
White83%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient44%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students69%
Female76%
Male62%
African-American55%
White86%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient42%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female61%
Male59%
African-American43%
White80%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled16%
Limited English proficient36%
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

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 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

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 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 ArtsThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
African-American82%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled54%
Not disabled90%
Limited English proficient60%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
African-American60%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled32%
Not disabled78%
Limited English proficient52%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant73%
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

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 201921
Graduating class of 2004 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 1919n/a
Graduating class of 2006 201921
Graduating class of 2005 201920
Graduating class of 2004 191920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 201921
Graduating class of 2004 201921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 201921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2006 201921
Graduating class of 2005 201921
Graduating class of 2004 201921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200620%
Graduating class of 200522%
Graduating class of 200422%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic46%54%
Black, not Hispanic38%40%
Hispanic14%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program49%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,341$7,549
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%59%
Student and staff support14%14%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2004-2005

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