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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
Students
Spending Per Pupil

1301 Dubose Couroute
Camden, SC 29020
Kershaw County
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PH: (803) 432-8416
FAX: (803) 425-8918

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Grades PK-12
10,534 students
20 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

80% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

70% (2008)

65% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

90% (2006)

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

Math

79% (2008)

82% (2007)

85% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

77% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

72% (2008)

69% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

79% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

59% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

61% (2008)

66% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

81% (2008)

80% (2007)

83% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

77% (2007)

76% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

82% (2008)

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

Science

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

78% (2008)

75% (2007)

74% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

63% (2008)

62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

76% (2008)

76% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

76% (2008)

78% (2007)

72% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

84% (2007)

78% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

77% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

78% (2008)

71% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

78% (2008)

76% (2007)

73% (2006)

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

Math

77% (2008)

75% (2007)

71% (2006)

74% (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	80%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African-American	64%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	82%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	72%
African-American	50%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	33%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
African-American	83%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	58%
Limited English proficient	83%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	80%
African-American	63%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	63%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	78%
African-American	66%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	61%
Limited English proficient	64%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	72%
African-American	53%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	36%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African-American	77%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	81%
African-American	67%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	48%
Limited English proficient	61%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	59%
Female	58%
Male	60%
African-American	43%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	23%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	56%
Male	64%
African-American	33%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	31%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	77%
African-American	68%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	59%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
African-American	64%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	73%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
African-American	81%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	48%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	69%
African-American	52%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	25%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	85%
Male	71%
African-American	67%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	32%
Limited English proficient	50%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
African-American	66%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	67%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	63%
Female	64%
Male	63%
African-American	54%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	55%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	80%
Male	72%
African-American	68%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	73%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	70%
African-American	67%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	46%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	80%
African-American	73%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	82%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
African-American	63%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	44%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African-American	62%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	37%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	74%
African-American	62%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	77%
African-American	64%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	54%

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

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

87% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

75% (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	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
African-American	85%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Subsidized meals	84%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	46%
Not disabled	94%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
African-American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	31%
Not disabled	91%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	20	21

English

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

Math

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

Reading

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	34%
Graduating class of 2005	38%
Graduating class of 2004	36%

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	66%	53%
Black, not Hispanic	30%	39%
Hispanic	3%	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	48%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,895	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	58%
Student and staff support	14%	14%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >