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Edgefield County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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3 Par Dr
Johnston, SC 29832
Edgefield County
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PH: (803) 275-4601
FAX: (803) 275-4426

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4011 students
  • 9 schools

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 PASS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 62% (2012)
 65% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 67% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2012.

Science
 59% (2012)
 51% (2011)
 44% (2010)
 62% (2009)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

Writing
 65% (2010)
 67% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2012)
 76% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 81% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 80% in 2012.

Math
 65% (2012)
 61% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 59% (2009)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Social Studies
 74% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 76% (2010)
 78% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

Science
 66% (2012)
 64% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 68% (2009)
The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

Writing
 71% (2010)
 76% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2012)
 77% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 76% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

Math
 68% (2012)
 73% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 79% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Social Studies
 60% (2012)
 64% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 77% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2012.

Science
 65% (2012)
 57% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 69% (2009)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

Writing
 69% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 70% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2012)
 81% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 82% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2012.

Math
 74% (2012)
 75% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 72% (2009)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Social Studies
 70% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 68% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

Science
 58% (2012)
 56% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 59% (2009)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Writing
 74% (2010)
 70% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2012)
 67% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 69% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

Math
 73% (2012)
 65% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 69% (2009)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Social Studies
 58% (2012)
 58% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 51% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

Science
 68% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 69% (2009)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

Writing
 69% (2010)
 75% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2012)
 70% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 75% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2012.

Math
 70% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 65% (2010)
 76% (2009)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Social Studies
 71% (2012)
 63% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 77% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

Science
 73% (2012)
 64% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 56% (2009)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

Writing
 78% (2012)
 68% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 78% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2012)
 68% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 73% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

Math
 76% (2012)
 66% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 64% (2009)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PASS 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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 PASS 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 Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
African-American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled44%
Not disabled65%
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%

ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Female58%
Male59%
African-American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled41%
Not disabled61%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant59%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students74%
Female79%
Male69%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled34%
Not disabled80%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female68%
Male61%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled26%
Not disabled70%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant65%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students74%
Female72%
Male76%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled43%
Not disabled80%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant74%

ScienceThis District
All Students66%
Female58%
Male72%
African-American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled47%
Not disabled70%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female73%
Male68%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled33%
Not disabled78%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant70%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female66%
Male69%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled39%
Not disabled74%
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant68%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students60%
Female54%
Male66%
African-American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled30%
Not disabled65%
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant60%

ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female63%
Male68%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled25%
Not disabled69%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%

WritingThis District
All Students69%
Female79%
Male58%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled19%
Not disabled75%
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female75%
Male68%
African-American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled31%
Not disabled77%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female75%
Male74%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled37%
Not disabled79%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant74%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students70%
Female68%
Male73%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled25%
Not disabled78%
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female61%
Male55%
African-American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled14%
Not disabled65%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students69%
Female72%
Male66%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled14%
Not disabled78%
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled19%
Not disabled82%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students58%
Female58%
Male58%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled25%
Not disabled64%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female67%
Male68%
African-American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled34%
Not disabled74%
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant68%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female75%
Male69%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled32%
Not disabled79%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male70%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled21%
Not disabled79%
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male68%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled22%
Not disabled79%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female68%
Male78%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled44%
Not disabled79%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%

WritingThis District
All Students78%
Female86%
Male70%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled39%
Not disabled85%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled36%
Not disabled80%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled42%
Not disabled82%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant76%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PASS 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
 89% (2012)
 89% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 89% in 2012.

Math
 84% (2012)
 85% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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

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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 Students89%
Female94%
Male83%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled49%
Not disabled96%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled39%
Not disabled91%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11416

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic52%53%
Black, not Hispanic45%39%
Hispanic3%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program159%52%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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