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Spartanburg 5

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100 North Danzler Rd
Duncan, SC 29334
Spartanburg County
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PH: (864) 949-2350
FAX: (864) 439-0051

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Grades K-12
n/a students
10 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

70% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

81% (2005)

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

Math

80% (2007)

83% (2006)

80% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

73% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

83% (2007)

76% (2006)

78% (2005)

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

Math

86% (2007)

75% (2006)

81% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

69% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

79% (2007)

80% (2006)

77% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

80% (2006)

80% (2005)

78% (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

68% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

75% (2007)

76% (2006)

74% (2005)

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

Math

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

88% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

68% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

72% (2007)

76% (2006)

72% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

82% (2006)

75% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

66% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

72% (2007)

73% (2006)

76% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

74% (2006)

76% (2005)

78% (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	87%
Female	85%
Male	88%
African-American	85%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	68%
Limited English proficient	90%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	74%
Male	68%
African-American	48%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	44%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	79%
African-American	72%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	79%
African-American	67%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	84%
African-American	76%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	55%
Limited English proficient	89%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	73%
African-American	55%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	67%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	78%
African-American	75%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	63%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
African-American	81%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	85%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	64%
African-American	56%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	39%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	69%
African-American	53%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	67%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	87%
Male	71%
African-American	67%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	68%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	81%
African-American	66%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	48%
Limited English proficient	84%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
African-American	79%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	60%
Limited English proficient	75%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	66%
Male	69%
African-American	55%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	43%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	70%
African-American	69%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	22%
Limited English proficient	69%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African-American	73%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	89%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	64%
Female	65%
Male	63%
African-American	38%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	55%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	70%
Male	66%
African-American	44%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	46%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	66%
African-American	50%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	47%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	85%
African-American	68%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	68%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	64%
African-American	58%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	26%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	67%
African-American	44%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	35%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	80%
Male	65%
African-American	64%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	46%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	74%
African-American	61%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	80%

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

88% (2007)

83% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

80% (2006)

75% (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	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
African-American	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	85%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	36%
Not disabled	94%
Limited English proficient	39%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	83%
African-American	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	36%
Not disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	39%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%

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

Math

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

Reading

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	24%
Graduating class of 2005	27%
Graduating class of 2004	32%

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	69%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	23%	40%
Hispanic	5%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	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	38%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,852	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	57%
Student and staff support	16%	14%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	14%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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