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Lexington 3

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

338 West Columbia Avenue
Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006
Lexington County
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PH: (803) 532-4423
FAX: (803) 532-8000

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Grades K-12
2252 students
4 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

43% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

74% (2007)

86% (2006)

80% (2005)

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

Math

72% (2007)

79% (2006)

81% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

56% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

78% (2007)

81% (2006)

62% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

73% (2006)

74% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

40% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

50% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

69% (2007)

75% (2006)

65% (2005)

57% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

68% (2006)

71% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

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

Science

46% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

50% (2007)

63% (2006)

45% (2005)

61% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

82% (2006)

74% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

73% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

72% (2007)

61% (2006)

73% (2005)

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

Math

82% (2007)

75% (2006)

84% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

60% (2007)

74% (2006)

69% (2005)

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

Math

72% (2007)

82% (2006)

62% (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	79%
Female	85%
Male	73%
African-American	71%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	50%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	50%
Male	38%
African-American	27%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	28%
Full-pay meals	73%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	88%
Male	63%
African-American	67%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	60%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	80%
Male	66%
African-American	66%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	50%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	49%
Male	71%
African-American	52%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	46%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	42%
Male	69%
African-American	43%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	32%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	79%
African-American	72%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	46%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	66%
Male	80%
African-American	58%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	38%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	40%
Female	42%
Male	37%
African-American	28%
White	53%
Subsidized meals	22%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	15%

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	46%
Male	54%
African-American	21%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	63%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	76%
Male	61%
African-American	50%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	84%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	71%
Male	77%
African-American	60%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	35%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	72%
Male	80%
African-American	66%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	90%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	43%
African-American	24%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	30%
Full-pay meals	63%
Disabled	17%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	50%
Female	58%
Male	44%
African-American	24%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	36%
Full-pay meals	68%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	67%
African-American	51%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	29%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	60%
African-American	37%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	8%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	76%
African-American	54%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	16%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	80%
Male	62%
African-American	54%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	90%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
African-American	71%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	46%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	73%
Male	78%
African-American	63%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	60%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	58%
Male	72%
African-American	43%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	25%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	66%
Male	55%
African-American	40%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	8%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	73%
African-American	53%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	28%

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

86% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

80% (2007)

92% (2006)

87% (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	86%
Female	91%
Male	79%
African-American	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	41%
Not disabled	94%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	77%
African-American	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	31%
Not disabled	90%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	80%

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	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	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	18	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	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	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	20	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	19	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	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	19	21

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	14%
Graduating class of 2005	21%
Graduating class of 2004	19%

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	52%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	45%	40%
Hispanic	3%	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	59%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,848	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	52%	57%
Student and staff support	19%	14%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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