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401 West Blvd
Chesterfield, SC 29709
Chesterfield County
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PH: (843) 623-2175
FAX: (843) 623-3434

  • Grades PK-12
  • 8042 students
  • 16 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 55% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 52% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 62% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 65% (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 Students81%
Female80%
Male84%
African-American72%
White92%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled65%
Limited English proficient50%

ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female68%
Male65%
African-American51%
White81%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled30%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
African-American75%
White90%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled54%
Limited English proficient74%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female75%
Male77%
African-American64%
White86%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled44%
Limited English proficient63%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
African-American67%
White84%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled57%
Limited English proficient70%

ScienceThis District
All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
African-American47%
White80%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient50%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female84%
Male73%
African-American70%
White85%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient70%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female75%
Male72%
African-American59%
White84%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled48%
Limited English proficient63%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students55%
Female52%
Male58%
African-American36%
White66%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled37%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female61%
Male55%
African-American33%
White75%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled25%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female78%
Male62%
African-American55%
White79%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient71%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male69%
African-American60%
White80%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled41%
Limited English proficient71%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
African-American65%
White86%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled36%

ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female58%
Male54%
African-American41%
White67%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled7%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female75%
Male63%
African-American58%
White78%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient55%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
African-American65%
White87%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students52%
Female52%
Male52%
African-American40%
White62%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled20%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female77%
Male64%
African-American60%
White79%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled28%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female77%
Male64%
African-American60%
White77%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled28%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
African-American68%
White87%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled44%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students62%
Female64%
Male61%
African-American50%
White73%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled28%

ScienceThis District
All Students54%
Female55%
Male53%
African-American39%
White65%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled16%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female75%
Male61%
African-American55%
White77%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient55%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female68%
Male59%
African-American48%
White75%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient42%
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
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 74% (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

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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 Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled50%
Not disabled93%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled38%
Not disabled90%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
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 182021
Graduating class of 2005 181921
Graduating class of 2004 182021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 171921
Graduating class of 2005 171920
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 182021
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 181921
Graduating class of 2004 191921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200623%
Graduating class of 200530%
Graduating class of 200421%
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 teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic55%53%
Black, not Hispanic41%39%
Hispanic3%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%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 program62%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,961$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%58%
Student and staff support14%14%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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