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

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PACT Results
PACT Results By Subgroup
HSAP Results
HSAP Results By Subgroup
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

521 Park Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
Lee County
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PH: (803) 484-5327
FAX: (803) 484-9107

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Grades K-12
2721 students
9 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

35% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

75% (2007)

76% (2006)

79% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

64% (2006)

65% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

30% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

19% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

50% (2007)

48% (2006)

51% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

39% (2007)

45% (2006)

52% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

18% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

28% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

37% (2007)

61% (2006)

53% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

39% (2007)

50% (2006)

49% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

45% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

20% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

42% (2007)

47% (2006)

37% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

59% (2006)

70% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

12% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

23% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

47% (2007)

52% (2006)

52% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

52% (2006)

45% (2005)

42% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

10% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

34% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

57% (2007)

60% (2006)

55% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

45% (2007)

41% (2006)

48% (2005)

36% (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	63%
Female	65%
Male	60%
African-American	60%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	62%
Disabled	13%

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	33%
Male	37%
African-American	31%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	37%
Disabled	15%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	83%
Male	65%
African-American	73%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	39%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	61%
Male	51%
African-American	54%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	54%
Disabled	29%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	30%
Female	36%
Male	24%
African-American	28%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	31%
Full-pay meals	13%
Disabled	9%

Science	This District
All Students	19%
Female	17%
Male	22%
African-American	18%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	20%
Full-pay meals	13%
Disabled	12%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	50%
Female	59%
Male	41%
African-American	49%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	36%
Disabled	17%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	35%
Male	42%
African-American	37%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	20%
Disabled	19%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	18%
Female	21%
Male	14%
African-American	16%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	17%

Science	This District
All Students	28%
Female	28%
Male	28%
African-American	25%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	27%
Disabled	9%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	37%
Female	40%
Male	36%
African-American	36%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	36%
Full-pay meals	50%
Disabled	10%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	35%
Male	43%
African-American	38%
White	36%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	42%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	45%
Female	49%
Male	39%
African-American	48%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	42%
Disabled	18%

Science	This District
All Students	20%
Female	18%
Male	23%
African-American	20%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	19%
Full-pay meals	30%
Disabled	6%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	42%
Female	50%
Male	31%
African-American	43%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	59%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	56%
Male	41%
African-American	51%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	5%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	12%
Female	12%
Male	12%
African-American	11%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	11%
Full-pay meals	18%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	24%
Male	22%
African-American	22%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	22%
Full-pay meals	35%
Disabled	4%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	47%
Female	61%
Male	34%
African-American	46%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	47%
Disabled	8%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
African-American	56%
White	50%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	47%
Disabled	33%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	10%
Female	10%
Male	11%
African-American	10%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	11%

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	31%
Male	37%
African-American	32%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	33%
Disabled	8%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	57%
Female	73%
Male	43%
African-American	56%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	69%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	51%
Male	39%
African-American	44%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	40%

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

72% (2007)

70% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

63% (2006)

56% (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	72%
Female	84%
Male	61%
African-American	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	12%
Not disabled	84%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	71%
Male	52%
African-American	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	3%
Not disabled	73%
Not limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	61%

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	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	14	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	14	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	14	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	15	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	15	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	14	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	21

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	29%
Graduating class of 2005	24%
Graduating class of 2004	9%

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
Black, not Hispanic	94%	40%
White, not Hispanic	4%	54%
Hispanic	1%	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	92%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,031	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	57%
Student and staff support	15%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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