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Clarendon 01

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Box 38
Summerton, SC 29148
Clarendon County
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PH: (803) 485-2325
FAX: (803) 485-3308

  • Grades PK-12
  • 979 students
  • 4 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 87% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 87% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 36% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 69% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 54% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 28% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 60% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 57% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 67% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 37% (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.

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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 Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
African-American89%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals87%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female79%
Male62%
African-American73%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals72%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
African-American95%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals95%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female66%
Male79%
African-American75%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals72%
Disabled36%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
African-American87%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals87%
Disabled60%

ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female70%
Male57%
African-American65%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals64%
Disabled20%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
African-American80%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals78%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female73%
Male60%
African-American68%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%
Disabled10%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students36%
Female39%
Male33%
African-American36%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals36%

ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Female47%
Male39%
African-American44%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students66%
Female73%
Male58%
African-American66%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals66%
Disabled36%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female72%
Male47%
African-American59%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals59%
Disabled36%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students69%
Female82%
Male61%
African-American69%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%

ScienceThis District
All Students29%
Female17%
Male38%
African-American26%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals26%
Disabled20%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female65%
Male46%
African-American53%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%
Disabled6%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female61%
Male53%
African-American55%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals56%
Disabled17%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students28%
Female32%
Male23%
African-American28%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals27%
Disabled7%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female61%
Male60%
African-American60%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals59%
Disabled21%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female61%
Male53%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals56%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female68%
Male63%
African-American66%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%
Disabled14%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students67%
Female67%
African-American65%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%

ScienceThis District
All Students50%
Female56%
Male42%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals54%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female78%
Male48%
African-American65%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals68%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female70%
Male52%
African-American64%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals66%
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
 85% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 63% (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 Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals83%
Disabled42%
Not disabled92%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female85%
Male59%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Disabled33%
Not disabled77%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
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 162021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 152021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 141921
Graduating class of 2006 151921
Graduating class of 2005 171920
Graduating class of 2004 141920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 161921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152022
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 172021
Graduating class of 2004 151921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 171921
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 161921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200629%
Graduating class of 200513%
Graduating class of 200416%
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 teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic96%39%
White, not Hispanic2%53%
Hispanic2%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program80%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,411$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional52%58%
Student and staff support16%14%
Administration13%10%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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