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Spartanburg 3

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3535 Clifton Glendale Rd.
Glendale, SC 29346
Spartanburg County
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PH: (864) 279-6000
FAX: (864) 279-6010

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Grades K-12
3175 students
7 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

67% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

84% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

90% (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

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

81% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

90% (2007)

89% (2006)

87% (2005)

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

Math

90% (2007)

85% (2006)

85% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

75% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

85% (2007)

88% (2006)

87% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

85% (2006)

85% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

73% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

77% (2007)

78% (2006)

68% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

85% (2006)

77% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

72% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

80% (2007)

77% (2006)

82% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

75% (2006)

77% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

77% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

85% (2007)

85% (2006)

85% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

71% (2006)

82% (2005)

80% (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	75%
Male	85%
African-American	55%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	56%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	63%
Male	70%
African-American	43%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	39%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African-American	66%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	53%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
African-American	62%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	59%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	79%
Female	77%
Male	80%
African-American	65%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	64%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	76%
African-American	65%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	82%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	86%
African-American	81%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	89%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	60%
Limited English proficient	73%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	87%
African-American	80%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	84%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	66%
Limited English proficient	100%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	63%
Female	59%
Male	66%
African-American	44%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	60%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	82%
Male	69%
African-American	71%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	50%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	94%
Male	79%
African-American	71%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	71%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	79%
African-American	93%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	57%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	90%
Male	79%
African-American	63%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	52%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	70%
African-American	71%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	33%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	88%
Male	69%
African-American	73%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	30%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	95%
Male	80%
African-American	76%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	87%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	58%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	59%
Female	56%
Male	61%
African-American	43%
White	62%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	31%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	69%
Male	73%
African-American	48%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	36%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	77%
African-American	70%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	60%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	79%
African-American	59%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	47%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	68%
African-American	52%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	24%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	71%
Male	83%
African-American	63%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	31%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	83%
African-American	78%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	60%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
African-American	67%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	58%

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

93% (2007)

88% (2006)

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

Math

89% (2007)

84% (2006)

83% (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	93%
Female	97%
Male	90%
African-American	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	89%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	39%
Not disabled	100%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
African-American	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	35%
Not disabled	95%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

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

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	20	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	24%
Graduating class of 2005	22%
Graduating class of 2004	20%

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
White, not Hispanic	77%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	19%	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	50%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,140	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	57%
Student and staff support	15%	14%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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