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Deaf & Blind School

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355 Cedar Springs Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29302
Spartanburg County
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PH: (864) 577-7500

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 297 students
  • 5 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2008)
 29% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 14% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2008)
 9% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 6% (2008)
 7% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 6% (2008)
 13% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 18% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
 8% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (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
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
All Students6%
African-Americann/a
White10%
Subsidized meals6%
Disabled6%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students6%
African-Americann/a
White9%
Disabled6%

ScienceThis District
All Students18%
African-Americann/a
White27%
Subsidized meals15%
Disabled18%

English/Language ArtsThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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
Data not available for this district (2008)
 37% (2007)
 33% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 37% (2007)
 13% (2006)
Data not available for this district (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

See South Carolina's state standards

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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
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a1921
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 n/a1921
Graduating class of 2006 n/a1921
Graduating class of 2005 n/a1920
Graduating class of 2004 n/a1920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a1921
Graduating class of 2004 n/a1921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 n/a2022
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a1921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2006 n/a1921
Graduating class of 2005 n/a1921
Graduating class of 2004 n/a1921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 2006n/a
Graduating class of 2005n/a
Graduating class of 2004n/a
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 teacher415
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic49%39%
White, not Hispanic42%53%
Hispanic5%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<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 program81%51%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

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