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

109 Hinton St
Chester, SC 29706
Chester County
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PH: (803) 581-9502
FAX: (803) 581-0863

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Grades PK-12
5897 students
13 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

77% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

58% (2008)

41% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

83% (2008)

77% (2007)

79% (2006)

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

Math

69% (2008)

67% (2007)

70% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

59% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)

45% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

66% (2008)

71% (2007)

73% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

69% (2007)

66% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

62% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)

41% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

65% (2008)

58% (2007)

66% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

68% (2007)

67% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

69% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

41% (2008)

49% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

62% (2008)

61% (2007)

55% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)

69% (2007)

70% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

43% (2008)

44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

59% (2008)

53% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

61% (2008)

53% (2007)

63% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)

65% (2007)

71% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

58% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

47% (2008)

58% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

56% (2008)

60% (2007)

62% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

59% (2007)

60% (2006)

62% (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	77%
Female	76%
Male	78%
African-American	72%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	38%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	55%
Male	60%
African-American	46%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	29%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
African-American	77%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	55%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	67%
Male	70%
African-American	62%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	35%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	59%
Female	64%
Male	54%
African-American	49%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	33%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	47%
African-American	35%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	38%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	30%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	75%
Male	58%
African-American	58%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	25%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	60%
African-American	58%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	37%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	62%
Female	60%
Male	64%
African-American	56%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	29%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	43%
Male	52%
African-American	29%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	62%
Disabled	18%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	67%
Male	63%
African-American	50%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	23%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	65%
Male	70%
African-American	58%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	31%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	65%
African-American	59%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	26%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	41%
African-American	22%
White	61%
Subsidized meals	21%
Full-pay meals	65%
Disabled	5%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	72%
Male	52%
African-American	52%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	14%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	72%
Male	62%
African-American	55%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	15%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	43%
Female	37%
Male	47%
African-American	31%
White	51%
Subsidized meals	33%
Full-pay meals	56%
Disabled	20%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	58%
Male	60%
African-American	47%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	24%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	71%
Male	52%
African-American	51%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	20%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	61%
African-American	53%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	34%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	58%
Female	60%
Male	55%
African-American	49%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	20%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	38%
Male	53%
African-American	29%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	35%
Full-pay meals	65%
Disabled	23%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	61%
Male	51%
African-American	43%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	9%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	51%
Male	56%
African-American	42%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	13%

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

87% (2008)

83% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Math

89% (2008)

78% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (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	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African-American	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	68%
Not disabled	89%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
African-American	85%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	71%
Not disabled	90%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

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

English

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

Reading

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

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	37%
Graduating class of 2005	36%
Graduating class of 2004	29%

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	49%	39%
White, not Hispanic	49%	53%
Hispanic	1%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<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	60%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,352	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	58%
Student and staff support	15%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >