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Box 177
Hampton, SC 29924
Hampton County
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PH: (803) 943-4576
FAX: (803) 943-5943

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2822 students
  • 7 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 61% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 60% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 58% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

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

Science
 70% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 63% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 62% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 50% (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

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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 Students79%
Female85%
Male75%
African-American76%
White82%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled46%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female70%
Male70%
African-American68%
White71%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled36%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Female82%
Male66%
African-American74%
White72%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled25%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female72%
Male66%
African-American68%
White69%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled17%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students61%
Female64%
Male57%
African-American53%
White68%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled18%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female59%
Male61%
African-American47%
White75%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled24%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students69%
Female76%
Male62%
African-American59%
White79%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled18%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female66%
Male61%
African-American48%
White80%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled18%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students58%
Female56%
Male60%
African-American51%
White65%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled46%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female54%
Male61%
African-American51%
White70%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled10%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female74%
Male62%
African-American63%
White72%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled16%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female76%
Male73%
African-American66%
White83%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled25%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students75%
Female80%
Male69%
African-American70%
White80%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals88%

ScienceThis District
All Students55%
Female60%
Male52%
African-American47%
White63%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled20%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female82%
Male60%
African-American64%
White78%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled18%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
African-American63%
White78%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled22%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students53%
Female52%
Male54%
African-American45%
White63%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals75%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male68%
African-American67%
White74%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled13%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
African-American61%
White75%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals77%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
African-American66%
White81%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled33%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
African-American57%
White69%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals77%

ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female53%
Male41%
African-American40%
White56%
Subsidized meals38%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabled13%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female79%
Male48%
African-American56%
White69%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled10%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female67%
Male52%
African-American50%
White69%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled15%
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
 83% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 75% (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

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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 Students83%
Female90%
Male77%
African-American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled25%
Not disabled88%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female85%
Male72%
African-American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled33%
Not disabled82%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%
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 182021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 181921
Graduating class of 2004 172021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 171921
Graduating class of 2006 171921
Graduating class of 2005 181920
Graduating class of 2004 171920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 181921
Graduating class of 2004 171921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182022
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
Graduating class of 2004 171921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 181921
Graduating class of 2005 191921
Graduating class of 2004 181921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200633%
Graduating class of 200541%
Graduating class of 200430%
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 teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic54%39%
White, not Hispanic45%53%
Hispanic<1%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 program58%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,259$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%58%
Student and staff support15%14%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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