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Florence 05

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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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

P.O. Box 98
Johnsonville, SC 29555
Florence County
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PH: (843) 386-2358
FAX: (843) 386-3139

Grades PK-12
1561 students
3 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

93% (2008)

96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

75% (2008)

70% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

88% (2008)

91% (2007)

79% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

80% (2007)

75% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

71% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

66% (2008)

56% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

81% (2008)

71% (2007)

73% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

60% (2007)

82% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

46% (2008)

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

Science

52% (2008)

58% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

58% (2008)

71% (2007)

78% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

80% (2007)

81% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

92% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

53% (2008)

66% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

78% (2008)

70% (2007)

80% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

82% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

45% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

68% (2008)

63% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

79% (2008)

80% (2007)

78% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

78% (2007)

87% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

87% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

67% (2008)

77% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

88% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

84% (2007)

81% (2006)

82% (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	93%
Female	96%
Male	90%
African-American	95%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	94%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	84%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	77%
African-American	44%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	47%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
African-American	77%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	70%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	76%
African-American	65%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	55%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	64%
Male	78%
African-American	62%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	54%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	59%
Male	72%
African-American	39%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	62%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	91%
Male	72%
African-American	52%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	64%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	76%
African-American	62%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	58%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	46%
Female	48%
Male	44%
African-American	33%
White	55%
Subsidized meals	32%
Full-pay meals	63%
Disabled	50%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	50%
African-American	25%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	46%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	53%
African-American	35%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	43%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	74%
African-American	47%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	54%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	92%
Female	91%
Male	93%
African-American	75%
White	97%
Subsidized meals	89%
Full-pay meals	96%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	52%
Male	54%
African-American	57%
White	51%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	29%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	87%
Male	70%
African-American	71%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	41%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	77%
Male	80%
African-American	77%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	32%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	45%
Female	43%
Male	47%
African-American	36%
White	50%
Subsidized meals	38%
Full-pay meals	56%
Disabled	27%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	70%
Male	67%
African-American	53%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	42%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	73%
African-American	76%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	41%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	75%
African-American	69%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	48%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	83%
Male	91%
African-American	63%
White	97%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	91%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	74%
Male	58%
African-American	35%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	94%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	83%
African-American	82%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	84%
Full-pay meals	95%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	77%
African-American	70%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	18%

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)

89% (2007)

82% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

88% (2007)

79% (2006)

72% (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	90%
Male	83%
African-American	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	44%
Not disabled	94%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
African-American	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	58%
Not disabled	95%
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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	20	19	20

Math

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

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	19	21

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	17%
Graduating class of 2005	21%
Graduating class of 2004	21%

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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	62%	53%
Black, not Hispanic	34%	39%
Hispanic	2%	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	57%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,901	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	58%
Student and staff support	13%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >