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P.O. Box 1067
Kingstree, SC 29556
Williamsburg County
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PH: (843) 355-5571
FAX: (843) 355-3213

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5545 students
  • 15 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 57% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 35% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 31% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 50% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 24% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 43% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 57% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 40% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 36% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 59% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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

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 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 StudiesThis District
All Students78%
Female85%
Male71%
African-American77%
White88%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled46%

ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
African-American62%
White57%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled38%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
African-American91%
White92%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled82%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
African-American76%
White96%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled46%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students57%
Female56%
Male58%
African-American57%
White55%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled42%

ScienceThis District
All Students40%
Female36%
Male44%
African-American38%
White61%
Subsidized meals38%
Full-pay meals65%
Disabled16%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female83%
Male75%
African-American79%
White82%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals89%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female67%
Male68%
African-American66%
White88%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled25%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students35%
Female31%
Male38%
African-American34%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals32%
Full-pay meals56%
Disabled18%

ScienceThis District
All Students31%
Female31%
Male32%
African-American31%
White36%
Subsidized meals29%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled6%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
African-American72%
White92%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals83%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female64%
Male60%
African-American61%
White73%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled23%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
African-American49%
White64%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled10%

ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Female27%
Male22%
African-American21%
White64%
Subsidized meals24%
Disabled3%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
African-American78%
White88%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled50%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female76%
Male71%
African-American74%
White75%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled42%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students43%
Female40%
Male46%
African-American42%
White55%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled13%

ScienceThis District
All Students57%
Female64%
Male51%
African-American56%
White70%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled23%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female82%
Male62%
African-American71%
White79%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled22%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
African-American66%
White80%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled27%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students40%
Female40%
Male40%
African-American38%
White67%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals29%
Disabled9%

ScienceThis District
All Students36%
Female33%
Male39%
African-American36%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals61%
Disabled2%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students59%
Female70%
Male48%
African-American58%
White70%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled6%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female55%
Male49%
African-American50%
White75%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals61%
Disabled9%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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

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 HSAP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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

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 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 ArtsThis District
All Students80%
Female85%
Male74%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled28%
Not disabled91%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
African-American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled25%
Not disabled86%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 172021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 141921
Graduating class of 2006 151921
Graduating class of 2005 161920
Graduating class of 2004 161920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 171921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152022
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 162021
Graduating class of 2004 161921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 161921
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 171921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200625%
Graduating class of 200521%
Graduating class of 200423%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1615

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic92%39%
White, not Hispanic7%53%
Hispanic<1%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program89%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,666$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%58%
Student and staff support17%14%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures20%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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