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Anderson 02

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10990 Belton Honea-Path Hwy
Honea Path, SC 29654
Anderson County
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PH: (864) 369-7364
FAX: (864) 369-4006

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3768 students
  • 7 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 90% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 62% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 80% (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 Students94%
Female91%
Male96%
African-American93%
White94%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled91%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
African-American75%
White94%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled79%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
African-American81%
White97%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled89%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
African-American75%
White86%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled72%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
African-American71%
White90%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled67%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
African-American71%
White87%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled55%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
African-American86%
White90%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled67%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
African-American75%
White89%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled68%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students83%
Female76%
Male90%
African-American67%
White87%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled55%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female75%
Male82%
African-American65%
White82%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled55%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
African-American70%
White88%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled69%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
African-American87%
White95%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled93%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male82%
African-American70%
White89%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled64%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
African-American53%
White80%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled46%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
African-American76%
White94%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals90%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
African-American83%
White93%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled72%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students62%
Female58%
Male67%
African-American61%
White64%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled29%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
African-American71%
White77%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled38%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
African-American76%
White90%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled50%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
African-American79%
White91%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled70%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
African-American68%
White78%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled53%

ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
African-American55%
White85%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled48%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
African-American68%
White86%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals88%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male86%
African-American76%
White88%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled64%
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
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 78% (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 Students90%
Female95%
Male85%
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled53%
Not disabled97%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female93%
Male81%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled37%
Not disabled98%
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 192021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 201921
Graduating class of 2004 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 191921
Graduating class of 2005 201920
Graduating class of 2004 201920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 211921
Graduating class of 2004 201921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
Graduating class of 2004 191921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 201921
Graduating class of 2005 211921
Graduating class of 2004 201921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200634%
Graduating class of 200527%
Graduating class of 200420%
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 teacher1815

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic79%53%
Black, not Hispanic19%39%
Hispanic1%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 program45%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,803$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%58%
Student and staff support12%14%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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