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GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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2018 Church St
Georgetown, SC 29440
Georgetown County
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PH: (843) 436-7175
FAX: (843) 436-7163

  • Grades PK-12
  • 10,283 students
  • 18 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

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

Math
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 68% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 57% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 57% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 60% (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 Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
African-American82%
White93%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled52%
Limited English proficient71%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
African-American66%
White89%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient23%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
African-American86%
White95%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled57%
Limited English proficient72%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
African-American76%
White91%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled45%
Limited English proficient57%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
African-American68%
White84%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled45%
Limited English proficient79%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female72%
Male70%
African-American57%
White85%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient67%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
African-American74%
White92%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient86%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
African-American70%
White93%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled48%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male72%
African-American58%
White81%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled30%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
African-American51%
White86%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled28%
Limited English proficient30%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male77%
African-American76%
White88%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient64%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
African-American78%
White92%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled44%
Limited English proficient77%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male70%
African-American60%
White85%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled27%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female54%
Male49%
African-American29%
White71%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled9%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female76%
Male60%
African-American53%
White81%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled6%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male68%
African-American57%
White83%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient55%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students57%
Female60%
Male54%
African-American42%
White71%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled14%
Limited English proficient79%

ScienceThis District
All Students66%
Female72%
Male61%
African-American49%
White82%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient86%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students71%
Female78%
Male64%
African-American57%
White83%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient86%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
African-American61%
White89%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient93%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students68%
Female70%
Male65%
African-American55%
White78%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled21%

ScienceThis District
All Students57%
Female53%
Male60%
African-American41%
White73%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled16%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students66%
Female73%
Male60%
African-American56%
White76%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled17%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male68%
African-American62%
White76%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient70%
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
 86% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 80% (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

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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 Students86%
Female91%
Male80%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled42%
Not disabled92%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled36%
Not disabled91%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
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 192021
Graduating class of 2005 191921
Graduating class of 2004 182021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 191921
Graduating class of 2005 181920
Graduating class of 2004 181920

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 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
Graduating class of 2004 191921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 191921
Graduating class of 2005 191921
Graduating class of 2004 191921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200638%
Graduating class of 200539%
Graduating class of 200435%
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 Hispanic48%39%
White, not Hispanic48%53%
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 program59%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,848$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%58%
Student and staff support13%14%
Administration12%10%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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