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

Drawer 1389
Lake City, SC 29560
Florence County
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PH: (843) 374-8652
FAX: (843) 374-2946

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
3756 students
9 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

68% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

54% (2008)

45% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

74% (2008)

82% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)

64% (2007)

68% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

70% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

50% (2008)

40% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

76% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

65% (2007)

67% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

61% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

43% (2008)

48% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

62% (2008)

75% (2007)

75% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

70% (2007)

64% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

80% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

25% (2008)

41% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

68% (2008)

59% (2007)

54% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

65% (2007)

67% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

45% (2008)

46% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

51% (2008)

37% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

66% (2008)

52% (2007)

61% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

62% (2008)

61% (2007)

66% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

42% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

41% (2008)

49% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

54% (2008)

57% (2007)

71% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

49% (2008)

59% (2007)

69% (2006)

46% (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	68%
Female	69%
Male	67%
African-American	57%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	45%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	52%
African-American	42%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	100%
Disabled	23%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	81%
Male	68%
African-American	67%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	55%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	60%
Male	56%
African-American	46%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	28%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	73%
Male	68%
African-American	61%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	69%

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	57%
Male	43%
African-American	29%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	18%
Limited English proficient	46%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	82%
Male	64%
African-American	63%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	98%
Disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	77%
Male	67%
African-American	56%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	77%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	59%
African-American	52%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	100%
Disabled	33%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	51%
Male	37%
African-American	35%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	62%
Disabled	21%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	70%
Male	55%
African-American	58%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	41%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
African-American	64%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	43%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	80%
Female	78%
Male	82%
African-American	78%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	56%

Science	This District
All Students	25%
Female	25%
Male	24%
African-American	13%
White	53%
Subsidized meals	25%
Disabled	5%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	58%
African-American	61%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	44%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	56%
African-American	49%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	32%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	43%
African-American	36%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	23%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	51%
Male	50%
African-American	38%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	27%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	62%
African-American	58%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	100%
Disabled	39%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	62%
Male	61%
African-American	52%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	39%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	42%
Female	38%
Male	45%
African-American	37%
White	53%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	56%
Disabled	21%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	41%
Male	40%
African-American	32%
White	58%
Subsidized meals	35%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	7%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	64%
Male	44%
African-American	46%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	68%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	47%
Male	50%
African-American	43%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	64%
Disabled	23%

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

89% (2008)

75% (2007)

83% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

64% (2007)

67% (2006)

65% (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	89%
Female	94%
Male	84%
African-American	85%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Subsidized meals	88%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	57%
Not disabled	94%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African-American	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	53%
Not disabled	89%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

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	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	14	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	14	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	15	19	20

Math

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

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	16	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	21

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	33%
Graduating class of 2005	38%
Graduating class of 2004	27%

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	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	63%	39%
White, not Hispanic	34%	53%
Hispanic	2%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	80%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,759	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	58%
Student and staff support	18%	14%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >