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Berkeley 01

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P.O. Box 608
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Berkeley County
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PH: (843) 899-8601
FAX: (843) 899-8791

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 28,467 students
  • 38 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

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

Science
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

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

Science
 62% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 60% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 57% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 66% (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 Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African-American74%
White88%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled53%
Limited English proficient80%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female72%
Male74%
African-American61%
White83%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled43%
Limited English proficient54%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
African-American85%
White91%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled54%
Limited English proficient81%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
African-American66%
White84%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled45%
Limited English proficient66%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
African-American67%
White80%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled55%
Limited English proficient84%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
African-American57%
White80%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient64%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
African-American75%
White85%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled43%
Limited English proficient74%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female82%
Male79%
African-American71%
White86%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled44%
Limited English proficient75%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students70%
Female68%
Male72%
African-American61%
White75%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient64%

ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
African-American43%
White73%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient49%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
African-American71%
White81%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient68%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
African-American68%
White84%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled43%
Limited English proficient79%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
African-American77%
White91%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled62%
Limited English proficient88%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
African-American44%
White70%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled16%
Limited English proficient37%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female82%
Male68%
African-American63%
White81%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient59%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male72%
African-American62%
White81%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient61%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
African-American46%
White64%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient49%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
African-American63%
White78%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient59%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students69%
Female78%
Male59%
African-American60%
White74%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient53%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
African-American62%
White81%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient63%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students71%
Female77%
Male66%
African-American63%
White78%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled34%
Limited English proficient56%

ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
African-American44%
White75%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient50%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female75%
Male59%
African-American57%
White73%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient53%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
African-American54%
White75%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient56%
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
 88% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 79% (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 Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
African-American84%
Asian92%
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled50%
Not disabled94%
Limited English proficient62%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
African-American79%
Asian94%
Hispanic77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled44%
Not disabled93%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant86%
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 192021
Graduating class of 2005 181921
Graduating class of 2004 182021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 181921
Graduating class of 2005 181920
Graduating class of 2004 171920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 181921
Graduating class of 2004 181921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 182021
Graduating class of 2004 181921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 191921
Graduating class of 2005 191921
Graduating class of 2004 181921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200626%
Graduating class of 200524%
Graduating class of 200422%
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 teacher1615

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic56%53%
Black, not Hispanic35%39%
Hispanic6%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%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 program49%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,758$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%58%
Student and staff support14%14%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures21%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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