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Dorchester 2

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102 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
Dorchester County
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PH: (843) 873-2901
FAX: (843) 873-4053

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

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

74% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

90% (2007)

93% (2006)

94% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

88% (2006)

90% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

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

Science

72% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

91% (2007)

91% (2006)

87% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

85% (2006)

84% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

68% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

88% (2007)

88% (2006)

83% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

82% (2006)

84% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

69% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

75% (2007)

77% (2006)

71% (2005)

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

Math

81% (2007)

82% (2006)

85% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

74% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

79% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

82% (2006)

79% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

75% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

79% (2007)

78% (2006)

82% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

74% (2006)

76% (2005)

78% (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	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
African-American	86%
White	96%
Subsidized meals	88%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	71%
Limited English proficient	73%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	74%
African-American	55%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	31%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
African-American	82%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	59%
Limited English proficient	71%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	82%
African-American	67%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	48%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	84%
African-American	77%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	60%
Limited English proficient	61%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	75%
African-American	55%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	36%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African-American	86%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	60%
Limited English proficient	63%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	82%
African-American	69%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	42%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	76%
African-American	60%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	57%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	68%
African-American	49%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	19%
Limited English proficient	64%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	93%
Male	84%
African-American	81%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	68%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African-American	66%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	56%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
African-American	70%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	61%
Limited English proficient	54%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	68%
African-American	49%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	30%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	68%
African-American	60%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	50%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	79%
African-American	68%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	48%
Limited English proficient	65%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	67%
Female	64%
Male	69%
African-American	52%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	59%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	71%
African-American	59%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	48%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	87%
Male	72%
African-American	66%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	42%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	85%
African-American	75%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	58%
Limited English proficient	79%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	79%
African-American	66%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	41%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	76%
African-American	55%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	37%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	74%
African-American	68%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	25%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	72%
African-American	60%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	42%

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)

90% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

88% (2006)

85% (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	95%
Male	87%
African-American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	52%
Not disabled	96%
Limited English proficient	61%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
African-American	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	41%
Not disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

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

English

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

Math

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

Reading

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

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	23%
Graduating class of 2005	23%
Graduating class of 2004	31%

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	16	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	65%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	29%	40%
Hispanic	3%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	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	32%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,906	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	57%
Student and staff support	11%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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