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

301 Camperdown Way
Greenville, SC 29602
Greenville County
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PH: (864) 355-3100
FAX: (864) 355-1086

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
69,444 students
97 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

88% (2008)

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

Science

77% (2008)

70% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

88% (2008)

86% (2007)

88% (2006)

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

Math

82% (2008)

82% (2007)

84% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

79% (2008)

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

Science

72% (2008)

65% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

81% (2008)

83% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Math

81% (2008)

79% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

71% (2008)

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

Science

65% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

79% (2008)

80% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Math

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

78% (2008)

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

Science

58% (2008)

60% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

76% (2008)

71% (2007)

69% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

75% (2007)

75% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

59% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

71% (2008)

66% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

69% (2006)

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

Math

79% (2008)

76% (2007)

74% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

70% (2008)

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

Science

67% (2008)

66% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

73% (2008)

72% (2007)

72% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

67% (2007)

63% (2006)

65% (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	88%
Female	88%
Male	89%
African-American	79%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	74%
Limited English proficient	79%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	78%
African-American	59%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	57%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
African-American	80%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	64%
Limited English proficient	78%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
African-American	68%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	79%
African-American	67%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	74%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	71%
African-American	50%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	44%
Limited English proficient	57%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	76%
African-American	66%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	66%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
African-American	64%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	72%
African-American	54%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	63%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	66%
African-American	44%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	52%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	75%
African-American	65%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	70%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
African-American	66%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	76%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
African-American	63%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	63%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	58%
Male	59%
African-American	34%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	22%
Limited English proficient	44%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	70%
African-American	59%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	65%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	73%
African-American	57%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	67%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	59%
African-American	40%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	20%
Limited English proficient	49%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
African-American	55%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	58%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	82%
Male	69%
African-American	61%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	60%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	76%
African-American	61%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	73%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	70%
African-American	52%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	56%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	68%
African-American	46%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	49%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	80%
Male	66%
African-American	56%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	51%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	68%
African-American	50%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	57%

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)

88% (2007)

86% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

78% (2007)

79% (2006)

76% (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	92%
Male	86%
African-American	77%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	92%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	52%
Not disabled	94%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African-American	70%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	92%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	42%
Not disabled	91%
Limited English proficient	71%
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	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	20	21

English

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

Math

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

Reading

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

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	24%
Graduating class of 2005	25%
Graduating class of 2004	24%

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	60%	53%
Black, not Hispanic	27%	39%
Hispanic	10%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	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	39%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,650	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	58%
Student and staff support	13%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >