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Box 848
Ridgeland, SC 29936
Beaufort County
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PH: (843) 717-1110
FAX: (843) 717-1199

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 3337 students
  • 6 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 55% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 52% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 61% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 42% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 21% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 46% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 23% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 48% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 27% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 45% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 47% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 41% (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 Students55%
Female56%
Male53%
African-American45%
White100%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled9%
Limited English proficient55%

ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female43%
Male48%
African-American49%
White30%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled8%
Limited English proficient44%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
African-American69%
White76%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals74%
Limited English proficient86%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female55%
Male56%
African-American52%
White67%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals60%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient60%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students52%
Female61%
Male43%
African-American49%
White69%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals64%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient52%

ScienceThis District
All Students35%
Female41%
Male29%
African-American30%
White66%
Subsidized meals34%
Full-pay meals42%
Disabled18%
Limited English proficient33%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Female72%
Male50%
African-American55%
White82%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals70%
Limited English proficient68%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female61%
Male42%
African-American47%
White72%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled18%
Limited English proficient50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students42%
Female34%
Male49%
African-American40%
White43%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals33%
Disabled9%
Limited English proficient50%

ScienceThis District
All Students21%
Female22%
Male21%
African-American19%
White42%
Subsidized meals19%
Full-pay meals50%
Limited English proficient18%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female55%
Male47%
African-American48%
White62%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals53%
Limited English proficient51%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female36%
Male36%
African-American29%
White50%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals36%
Disabled13%
Limited English proficient51%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students46%
Female56%
Male39%
African-American47%
White41%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient43%

ScienceThis District
All Students23%
Female15%
Male28%
African-American15%
White44%
Subsidized meals20%
Full-pay meals39%
Disabled6%
Limited English proficient28%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female54%
Male43%
African-American45%
White52%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals56%
Limited English proficient56%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female51%
Male41%
African-American41%
White52%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals54%
Disabled14%
Limited English proficient57%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students27%
Female28%
Male26%
African-American26%
White35%
Subsidized meals25%
Full-pay meals34%
Disabled9%
Limited English proficient30%

ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Female42%
Male46%
African-American43%
White53%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals42%
Disabled18%
Limited English proficient48%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female62%
Male38%
African-American53%
White36%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals50%
Limited English proficient43%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female55%
Male54%
African-American52%
White57%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals56%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient61%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students45%
Female53%
Male39%
African-American43%
White62%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals68%
Limited English proficient44%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female28%
Male32%
African-American27%
White44%
Subsidized meals29%
Full-pay meals32%
Disabled6%
Limited English proficient30%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female56%
Male39%
African-American48%
White59%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals51%
Limited English proficient34%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female42%
Male39%
African-American39%
White43%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals44%
Disabled8%
Limited English proficient47%
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
 75% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 62% (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 Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled21%
Not disabled85%
Limited English proficient78%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female75%
Male62%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled18%
Not disabled77%
Limited English proficient78%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant68%
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 162021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 161921
Graduating class of 2004 162021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 141921
Graduating class of 2006 151921
Graduating class of 2005 151920
Graduating class of 2004 151920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 161921
Graduating class of 2004 161921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162022
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 162021
Graduating class of 2004 161921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 172021
Graduating class of 2006 171921
Graduating class of 2005 161921
Graduating class of 2004 161921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200614%
Graduating class of 200516%
Graduating class of 200414%
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 Hispanic66%39%
Hispanic21%5%
White, not Hispanic13%53%
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 program82%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,612$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional54%58%
Student and staff support16%14%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures20%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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