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Barnwell 29

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12255 Main St
Williston, SC 29853
Barnwell County
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PH: (803) 266-7878
FAX: (803) 266-3879

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Grades PK-12
922 students
3 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

68% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

46% (2008)

67% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

76% (2008)

86% (2007)

86% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

73% (2007)

87% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

58% (2008)

54% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

53% (2008)

42% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

58% (2008)

75% (2007)

55% (2006)

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

Math

66% (2008)

73% (2007)

59% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

29% (2008)

42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

44% (2008)

54% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

56% (2008)

71% (2007)

66% (2006)

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

Math

71% (2008)

71% (2007)

52% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

70% (2008)

55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

38% (2008)

64% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

57% (2008)

53% (2007)

65% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

75% (2007)

83% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

27% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

55% (2008)

58% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

60% (2008)

72% (2007)

62% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

80% (2007)

73% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

68% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

56% (2008)

66% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

69% (2008)

66% (2007)

69% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

71% (2007)

63% (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

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	68%
Female	60%
Male	77%
African-American	50%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	90%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	46%
Male	47%
African-American	35%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	38%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	79%
Male	74%
African-American	68%
White	100%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	100%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	61%
African-American	46%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	100%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	58%
Female	60%
Male	57%
African-American	48%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	21%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	52%
Male	53%
African-American	36%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	26%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	58%
Female	77%
Male	47%
African-American	48%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	16%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	63%
African-American	50%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	42%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	29%
Female	33%
Male	25%
African-American	7%
White	50%
Subsidized meals	18%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	39%
Male	47%
African-American	20%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	30%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	64%
Male	49%
African-American	43%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	8%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	71%
African-American	60%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	17%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	50%
Male	82%
African-American	75%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	60%

Science	This District
All Students	38%
Female	39%
Male	38%
African-American	20%
White	57%
Subsidized meals	13%
Full-pay meals	64%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	57%
Female	65%
Male	52%
African-American	48%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	71%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	65%
Male	76%
African-American	67%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	75%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	27%
Female	18%
Male	35%
African-American	11%
White	52%
Subsidized meals	21%
Full-pay meals	45%
Disabled	11%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	58%
Male	53%
African-American	39%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	11%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	74%
Male	48%
African-American	48%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	100%
Disabled	11%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	55%
Male	58%
African-American	39%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	21%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	67%
African-American	64%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	77%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	56%
African-American	32%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	74%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	62%
African-American	56%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	78%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	73%
African-American	77%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	91%

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

75% (2008)

83% (2007)

86% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

84% (2007)

86% (2006)

81% (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	75%
Female	75%
Male	74%
African-American	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	39%
Not disabled	83%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	75%
Male	89%
African-American	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	31%
Not disabled	93%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	82%

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	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	20

Math

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

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	19	21

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	28%
Graduating class of 2005	13%
Graduating class of 2004	38%

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

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	56%	39%
White, not Hispanic	43%	53%
Hispanic	<1%	5%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	63%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,279	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	58%
Student and staff support	14%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >