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

75 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston County
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PH: (843) 937-6319
FAX: (843) 937-6307

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
42,216 students
83 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

86% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

72% (2008)

64% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

89% (2006)

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

Math

78% (2008)

79% (2007)

85% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

78% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

68% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

82% (2008)

84% (2007)

84% (2006)

81% (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

71% (2008)

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

Science

61% (2008)

62% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

79% (2008)

79% (2007)

80% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

80% (2007)

76% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

81% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

55% (2008)

60% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

69% (2006)

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

Math

75% (2008)

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

60% (2008)

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

Science

70% (2008)

64% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

75% (2008)

71% (2007)

71% (2006)

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

Math

78% (2008)

76% (2007)

71% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

68% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

63% (2008)

62% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

71% (2008)

71% (2007)

74% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

64% (2007)

62% (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

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	86%
Female	87%
Male	86%
African-American	77%
White	97%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	67%
Limited English proficient	77%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	72%
African-American	53%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	59%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	84%
African-American	80%
White	97%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	64%
Limited English proficient	74%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	77%
African-American	63%
White	96%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	63%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	77%
African-American	64%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	60%
Limited English proficient	81%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	70%
Male	66%
African-American	46%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	65%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	78%
African-American	70%
White	96%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	55%
Limited English proficient	71%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	78%
African-American	66%
White	96%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	74%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	70%
African-American	54%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	60%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	60%
Male	62%
African-American	40%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	47%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
African-American	66%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	67%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	78%
African-American	65%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	67%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	79%
African-American	69%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	67%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	55%
Male	56%
African-American	32%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	33%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	52%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	68%
African-American	61%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	58%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	71%
African-American	59%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	60%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	60%
Female	58%
Male	61%
African-American	39%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	50%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	69%
African-American	53%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	59%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	82%
Male	69%
African-American	61%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	62%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	77%
African-American	64%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	70%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	69%
African-American	51%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	61%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	64%
Male	63%
African-American	44%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	47%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	67%
African-American	55%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	54%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	70%
African-American	52%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	61%

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

88% (2008)

89% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

84% (2008)

80% (2007)

80% (2006)

73% (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	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
African-American	80%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	49%
Not disabled	93%
Limited English proficient	69%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
African-American	74%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	39%
Not disabled	89%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

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

English

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

Math

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

Reading

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

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	25%
Graduating class of 2005	25%
Graduating class of 2004	26%

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	13	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	51%	39%
White, not Hispanic	41%	53%
Hispanic	5%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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	51%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,877	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	58%
Student and staff support	12%	14%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >