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Florence 1

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319 S. Dargan St.
Florence, SC 29506
Florence County
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PH: (843) 669-4141
FAX: (843) 673-1108

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Grades K-12
15,081 students
21 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

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

Science

61% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

89% (2007)

87% (2006)

88% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

82% (2006)

83% (2005)

82% (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

65% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

86% (2007)

80% (2006)

78% (2005)

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

Math

83% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)

79% (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

56% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

80% (2007)

77% (2006)

72% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

72% (2006)

73% (2005)

70% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

55% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

72% (2007)

71% (2006)

60% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

69% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

68% (2007)

60% (2006)

63% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

67% (2006)

61% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

61% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

62% (2007)

61% (2006)

67% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

51% (2006)

57% (2005)

59% (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	85%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African-American	77%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	64%
Limited English proficient	91%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	56%
Male	66%
African-American	43%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	70%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	84%
African-American	84%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	85%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	70%
Limited English proficient	91%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
African-American	69%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	91%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	73%
African-American	64%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	61%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	66%
African-American	48%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	56%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	83%
African-American	80%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	58%
Limited English proficient	67%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	80%
African-American	74%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	80%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	61%
African-American	45%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	36%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	55%
African-American	38%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	33%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	75%
African-American	70%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	86%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
African-American	69%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	55%
Limited English proficient	94%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
African-American	58%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	47%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	57%
Male	54%
African-American	40%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	28%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	66%
African-American	62%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	73%
African-American	70%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	67%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	55%
Female	54%
Male	56%
African-American	38%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	22%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	67%
African-American	55%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	28%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	61%
African-American	52%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	32%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	73%
African-American	59%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	33%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	64%
Female	67%
Male	60%
African-American	50%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	24%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	60%
Male	63%
African-American	44%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	22%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	70%
Male	54%
African-American	48%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	18%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	64%
Male	59%
African-American	44%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	21%

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

89% (2007)

84% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

77% (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	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
African-American	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	91%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	52%
Not disabled	94%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	73%
African-American	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	28%
Not disabled	81%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

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

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	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	19	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	16%
Graduating class of 2005	14%
Graduating class of 2004	16%

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
Black, not Hispanic	52%	40%
White, not Hispanic	45%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	1%
Hispanic	1%	4%
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	55%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,902	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	57%
Student and staff support	15%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	15%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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