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P.O. Box 458
Allendale, SC 29810
Allendale County
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PH: (803) 584-4603
FAX: (803) 584-5303

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1637 students
  • 4 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 48% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 24% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 40% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 26% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 48% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 26% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 20% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 52% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 32% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 24% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 45% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

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

Science
 38% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 46% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 34% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 18% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 57% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 44% (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 Students48%
Female46%
Male50%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals60%
Disabled10%

ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Female24%
Male23%
African-American22%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals23%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students69%
Female75%
Male64%
African-American69%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals82%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female45%
Male37%
African-American41%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals42%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students40%
Female43%
Male38%
African-American40%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals40%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis District
All Students26%
Female39%
Male16%
African-American25%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals25%
Full-pay meals33%
Disabled14%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female59%
Male38%
African-American48%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals60%
Disabled40%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female50%
Male42%
African-American46%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals47%
Disabled21%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students26%
Female42%
Male14%
African-American24%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals28%

ScienceThis District
All Students20%
Female32%
Male9%
African-American19%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals15%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Female60%
Male45%
African-American51%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals58%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female57%
Male41%
African-American48%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals46%
Disabled9%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students32%
Female23%
Male41%
African-American31%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals35%

ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Female29%
Male21%
African-American22%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals20%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students45%
Female52%
Male37%
African-American44%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals73%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female38%
Male38%
African-American36%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals47%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students20%
Female14%
Male26%
African-American19%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals20%
Full-pay meals16%

ScienceThis District
All Students38%
Female34%
Male44%
African-American37%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals37%
Full-pay meals42%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Female49%
Male45%
African-American46%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals47%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female63%
Male47%
African-American54%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals58%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students34%
Female32%
Male36%
African-American33%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals31%
Full-pay meals46%

ScienceThis District
All Students18%
Female16%
Male19%
African-American17%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals18%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female61%
Male52%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals65%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female48%
Male32%
African-American40%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals42%
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
 66% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 53% (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 Students66%
Female74%
Male57%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals62%
Disabled6%
Not disabled78%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female69%
Male56%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals56%
Disabled6%
Not disabled74%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
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 172021
Graduating class of 2005 181921
Graduating class of 2004 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 131921
Graduating class of 2006 151921
Graduating class of 2005 201920
Graduating class of 2004 191920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 181921
Graduating class of 2004 201921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152022
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 182021
Graduating class of 2004 201921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152021
Graduating class of 2006 171921
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 201921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200618%
Graduating class of 20056%
Graduating class of 20047%
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 teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic95%39%
White, not Hispanic3%53%
Hispanic2%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 program81%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,827$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional45%58%
Student and staff support23%14%
Administration12%10%
Other expenditures20%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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