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Lexington 2

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715 Ninth Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
Lexington County
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PH: (803) 739-4000
FAX: (803) 739-4063

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Grades K-12
n/a students
16 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

64% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

79% (2007)

84% (2006)

79% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

80% (2006)

81% (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

68% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

81% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

78% (2006)

78% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

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

Science

66% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

74% (2007)

82% (2006)

75% (2005)

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

Math

78% (2007)

81% (2006)

81% (2005)

81% (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

60% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

72% (2007)

73% (2006)

66% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

70% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

69% (2007)

74% (2006)

82% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

79% (2006)

81% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

66% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

74% (2007)

80% (2006)

81% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

71% (2006)

68% (2005)

72% (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	84%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African-American	76%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	64%
Limited English proficient	69%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	65%
African-American	44%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	44%
Limited English proficient	60%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	74%
African-American	68%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	57%
Limited English proficient	71%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	75%
African-American	60%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	54%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	70%
Male	76%
African-American	64%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	68%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	69%
African-American	51%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	58%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	77%
African-American	67%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	71%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	76%
African-American	64%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	70%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	66%
Female	75%
Male	59%
African-American	59%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	43%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	63%
African-American	51%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	56%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	84%
Male	64%
African-American	63%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	53%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	75%
African-American	67%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	67%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
African-American	67%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	69%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	63%
Male	57%
African-American	37%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	40%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	78%
Male	65%
African-American	58%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	56%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
African-American	67%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	44%
Limited English proficient	73%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	66%
African-American	54%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	42%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	73%
Male	67%
African-American	59%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	39%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	78%
Male	60%
African-American	54%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	39%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	77%
African-American	63%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	48%
Limited English proficient	52%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	82%
Male	69%
African-American	71%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	39%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	64%
Male	67%
African-American	55%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	22%
Limited English proficient	29%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	83%
Male	67%
African-American	68%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	19%
Limited English proficient	31%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	64%
African-American	57%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	20%
Limited English proficient	35%

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

90% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Math

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

78% (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	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
African-American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Subsidized meals	85%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	52%
Not disabled	95%
Limited English proficient	64%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	80%
African-American	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	39%
Not disabled	87%
Limited English proficient	73%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

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

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	18	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	20	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	19	21

Reading

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

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	22%
Graduating class of 2005	34%
Graduating class of 2004	30%

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
White, not Hispanic	58%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	35%	40%
Hispanic	6%	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	57%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,147	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	57%
Student and staff support	12%	14%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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