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Lexington 4

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

607 East Fifth Street
Swansea, SC 29160
Lexington County
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PH: (803) 568-1000
FAX: (803) 568-1020

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Grades K-12
3674 students
6 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

56% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

73% (2007)

71% (2006)

80% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

74% (2006)

78% (2005)

87% (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

56% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

65% (2007)

78% (2006)

79% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

77% (2006)

81% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

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

Science

69% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

75% (2006)

64% (2005)

70% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

73% (2006)

72% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

60% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

62% (2007)

62% (2006)

47% (2005)

48% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

75% (2006)

71% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

62% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

56% (2007)

52% (2006)

58% (2005)

55% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

70% (2006)

63% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

49% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

53% (2007)

59% (2006)

66% (2005)

52% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

51% (2007)

51% (2006)

61% (2005)

50% (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	91%
Male	80%
African-American	85%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	75%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	55%
African-American	38%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	34%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	68%
African-American	72%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	43%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
African-American	67%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	42%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	72%
African-American	63%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	91%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	54%
African-American	37%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	61%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	55%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	72%
Male	57%
African-American	57%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	77%
African-American	57%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	73%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	62%
African-American	48%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	27%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	66%
African-American	48%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	39%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	80%
Male	63%
African-American	67%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	22%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	72%
African-American	56%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	39%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
African-American	91%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	100%
Disabled	50%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	60%
African-American	42%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	23%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	73%
Male	51%
African-American	50%
White	65%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	22%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	79%
Male	61%
African-American	71%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	19%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	53%
Female	63%
Male	43%
African-American	49%
White	51%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	19%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	71%
Male	53%
African-American	57%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	24%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	67%
Male	44%
African-American	54%
White	58%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	14%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	64%
African-American	59%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	38%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	42%
Female	45%
Male	40%
African-American	25%
White	48%
Subsidized meals	37%
Full-pay meals	58%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	49%
Male	49%
African-American	30%
White	53%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	55%
Disabled	17%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	65%
Male	39%
African-American	44%
White	57%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	57%
Disabled	15%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	57%
Male	45%
African-American	50%
White	52%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	51%
Disabled	6%

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

81% (2007)

76% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

68% (2006)

71% (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	81%
Female	87%
Male	75%
African-American	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	44%
Not disabled	88%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	72%
African-American	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	79%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	47%
Not disabled	80%
Not limited English proficient	76%
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	18	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	20	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	20

Math

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

Reading

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

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	8%
Graduating class of 2005	20%
Graduating class of 2004	8%

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

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	75%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	21%	40%
Hispanic	3%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	67%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,895	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	51%	57%
Student and staff support	21%	14%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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