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Dorchester 04

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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PACT Results
PACT Results By Subgroup
HSAP Results
HSAP Results By Subgroup
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

500 Ridge St
St. George, SC 29477
Dorchester County
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PH: (843) 563-5921
FAX: (843) 563-9269

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Grades PK-12
2318 students
5 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

88% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

74% (2008)

64% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

82% (2008)

82% (2007)

87% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

76% (2007)

80% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

75% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

67% (2008)

56% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

76% (2008)

78% (2007)

79% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

73% (2007)

82% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

65% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

58% (2008)

58% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

69% (2008)

73% (2007)

71% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)

81% (2007)

69% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

71% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)

48% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

69% (2008)

57% (2007)

61% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

66% (2007)

66% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

50% (2008)

37% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

53% (2008)

42% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

60% (2008)

48% (2007)

58% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

56% (2007)

50% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

49% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

41% (2008)

37% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

52% (2008)

59% (2007)

60% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

41% (2007)

35% (2006)

43% (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

See South Carolina's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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 Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	83%
Male	93%
African-American	85%
White	100%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	94%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	72%
African-American	67%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	86%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	81%
African-American	81%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	31%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	73%
Male	80%
African-American	68%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	31%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	74%
African-American	73%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	44%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	73%
Male	63%
African-American	60%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	28%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	83%
Male	72%
African-American	70%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	17%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	70%
African-American	64%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	28%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	65%
Female	61%
Male	68%
African-American	65%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	46%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	68%
Male	51%
African-American	37%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	71%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	83%
Male	57%
African-American	65%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	12%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	77%
Male	59%
African-American	59%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	12%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	71%
African-American	63%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	18%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	47%
Male	46%
African-American	36%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	58%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	78%
Male	60%
African-American	64%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	13%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	77%
Male	62%
African-American	63%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	27%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	51%
African-American	42%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	66%
Disabled	6%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	58%
Male	49%
African-American	45%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	6%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	62%
Male	57%
African-American	54%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	20%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	62%
African-American	53%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	6%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	49%
Female	54%
Male	46%
African-American	44%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	8%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	35%
Male	44%
African-American	35%
White	59%
Subsidized meals	33%
Full-pay meals	58%
Disabled	17%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	57%
Male	49%
African-American	49%
White	65%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	9%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	48%
Male	44%
African-American	39%
White	65%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	58%

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

HSAP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts

74% (2008)

83% (2007)

74% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)

68% (2007)

67% (2006)

63% (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

Compare all high schools in this district

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 Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	87%
Male	61%
African-American	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	23%
Not disabled	83%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	81%
Male	70%
African-American	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	82%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	23%
Not disabled	84%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	75%

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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	14	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	15	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	15	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	15	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	21

¹Source: SC Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	30%
Graduating class of 2005	35%
Graduating class of 2004	40%

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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	64%	39%
White, not Hispanic	31%	53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	<1%
Hispanic	2%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	70%	51%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,840	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	52%	58%
Student and staff support	15%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >