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Chesterfield

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

401 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
Chesterfield County
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PH: (843) 623-2175
FAX: (843) 623-3434

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
8304 students
16 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

62% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

84% (2007)

81% (2006)

83% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

69% (2006)

76% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

60% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

80% (2007)

79% (2006)

81% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

75% (2006)

79% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

52% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

75% (2006)

71% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

71% (2006)

76% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

52% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

65% (2007)

67% (2006)

64% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

72% (2006)

78% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

62% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

64% (2007)

67% (2006)

72% (2005)

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

Math

71% (2007)

72% (2006)

68% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

60% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

70% (2007)

69% (2006)

74% (2005)

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

Math

71% (2007)

64% (2006)

65% (2005)

71% (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	86%
Female	88%
Male	83%
African-American	76%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	77%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	59%
Male	65%
African-American	47%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	42%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	79%
African-American	75%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	57%
Limited English proficient	80%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	73%
African-American	63%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	58%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	72%
Female	75%
Male	68%
African-American	55%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	73%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	62%
Male	59%
African-American	36%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	33%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
African-American	67%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	83%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	71%
African-American	56%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	44%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	59%
Female	65%
Male	52%
African-American	45%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	14%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	50%
African-American	31%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	21%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	65%
African-American	58%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	55%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	70%
African-American	60%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	54%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
African-American	73%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	45%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	52%
African-American	36%
White	65%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	20%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	72%
Male	60%
African-American	56%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	21%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	69%
African-American	64%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	31%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	53%
Female	54%
Male	51%
African-American	41%
White	61%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	17%
Limited English proficient	57%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	68%
Male	57%
African-American	48%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	43%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	73%
Male	56%
African-American	50%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	36%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
African-American	60%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	50%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	68%
African-American	53%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	18%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	65%
Male	55%
African-American	37%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	19%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	63%
African-American	56%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	18%
Limited English proficient	50%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	66%
African-American	60%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	56%

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

85% (2007)

89% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

81% (2006)

74% (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	85%
Female	91%
Male	78%
African-American	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	42%
Not disabled	93%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	72%
African-American	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	32%
Not disabled	85%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	77%

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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

Reading

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	23%
Graduating class of 2005	30%
Graduating class of 2004	21%

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	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	55%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	41%	40%
Hispanic	3%	4%
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	63%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,532	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	57%
Student and staff support	14%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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