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Marion 07

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P.O. Drawer 1439
Rains, SC 29589
Marion County
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PH: (843) 423-2891
FAX: (843) 423-7987

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  • Grades PK-5, 7-12
  • 796 students
  • 3 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 70% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 60% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 37% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 53% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 48% (2008)
 31% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 54% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 46% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 48% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 20% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 45% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 42% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 48% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 47% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 50% (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 Students70%
Female60%
Male81%
African-American73%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female71%
Male57%
African-American64%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals63%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female79%
Male66%
African-American72%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals70%
Disabled46%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female63%
Male70%
African-American66%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%
Disabled42%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students44%
Female71%
Male27%
African-American48%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Disabled25%

ScienceThis District
All Students37%
Female43%
Male33%
African-American38%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals35%
Disabled17%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female67%
Male44%
African-American54%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals54%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female67%
Male30%
African-American45%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals41%
Disabled8%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students48%
Male39%
African-American47%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals50%

ScienceThis District
All Students42%
Female33%
Male55%
African-American46%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals38%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female58%
Male52%
African-American59%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female67%
Male44%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%
Disabled9%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students46%
Female50%
Male42%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%

ScienceThis District
All Students42%
Female25%
African-American33%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals42%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female52%
Male42%
African-American47%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female37%
Male37%
African-American34%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals37%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students20%
Female18%
Male21%
African-American16%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals20%

ScienceThis District
All Students45%
Female49%
Male43%
African-American43%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%
Disabled31%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students42%
Female54%
Male32%
African-American42%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals43%
Disabled17%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female53%
Male51%
African-American49%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals54%
Disabled27%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students48%
Female38%
Male60%
African-American52%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%

ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Female46%
Male21%
African-American36%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals33%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female52%
Male42%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals45%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female41%
Male30%
African-American37%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals33%
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
 89% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 60% (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 Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
African-American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals88%
Not disabled95%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals88%
Not disabled95%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
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 162021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 162021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 141921
Graduating class of 2006 141921
Graduating class of 2005 161920
Graduating class of 2004 151920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 161921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162022
Graduating class of 2006 152021
Graduating class of 2005 172021
Graduating class of 2004 151921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152021
Graduating class of 2006 171921
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 161921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200616%
Graduating class of 200531%
Graduating class of 200456%
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 teacher1215
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic86%39%
White, not Hispanic11%53%
Hispanic3%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
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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$11,288$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional51%58%
Student and staff support17%14%
Administration12%10%
Other expenditures20%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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