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Laurens 55 School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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PASS Results
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HSAP Results
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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

1029 West Main St
Laurens, SC 29360
Laurens County
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PH: (864) 984-8101
FAX: (864) 984-8100

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Grades PK-12
5957 students
11 schools

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PASS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

68% (2011)

61% (2010)

73% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2011.

Science

57% (2011)

48% (2010)

60% (2009)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2011.

Writing

64% (2010)

68% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

77% (2011)

74% (2010)

82% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 80% in 2011.

Math

65% (2011)

62% (2010)

70% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Social Studies

64% (2011)

75% (2010)

80% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2011.

Science

58% (2011)

72% (2010)

63% (2009)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

Writing

74% (2010)

71% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

65% (2011)

76% (2010)

75% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2011.

Math

68% (2011)

78% (2010)

76% (2009)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Social Studies

70% (2011)

58% (2010)

70% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2011.

Science

64% (2011)

67% (2010)

66% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.

Writing

77% (2011)

80% (2010)

72% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2011.

English/Language Arts

80% (2011)

79% (2010)

82% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2011.

Math

78% (2011)

75% (2010)

73% (2009)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Social Studies

70% (2011)

80% (2010)

70% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2011.

Science

60% (2011)

54% (2010)

61% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.

Writing

73% (2010)

70% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

67% (2011)

72% (2010)

70% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2011.

Math

67% (2011)

68% (2010)

64% (2009)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Social Studies

65% (2011)

54% (2010)

51% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.

Science

68% (2011)

64% (2010)

68% (2009)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2011.

Writing

66% (2010)

73% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

66% (2011)

66% (2010)

67% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math

66% (2011)

63% (2010)

71% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Social Studies

70% (2011)

67% (2010)

68% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 72% in 2011.

Science

65% (2011)

67% (2010)

66% (2009)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.

Writing

63% (2011)

72% (2010)

76% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2011.

English/Language Arts

59% (2011)

63% (2010)

73% (2009)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math

62% (2011)

65% (2010)

64% (2009)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
The PASS 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

PASS 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	68%
Female	70%
Male	66%
African-American	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	63%
Not disabled	69%
Limited English proficient	36%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	68%

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	57%
Male	58%
African-American	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	40%
Not disabled	61%
Limited English proficient	39%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	57%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	71%
African-American	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
Multiracial	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	51%
Not disabled	83%
Limited English proficient	48%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	62%
African-American	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Multiracial	25%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	38%
Not disabled	70%
Limited English proficient	42%
Not limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	65%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	64%
Female	56%
Male	71%
African-American	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
Multiracial	50%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	53%
Not disabled	65%
Limited English proficient	38%
Not limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	64%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	54%
Male	61%
African-American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
Multiracial	60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	47%
Not disabled	59%
Limited English proficient	32%
Not limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	58%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	67%
African-American	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
Multiracial	50%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	36%
Not disabled	70%
Limited English proficient	41%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	63%
Male	72%
African-American	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
Multiracial	50%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	53%
Not disabled	70%
Limited English proficient	35%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	74%
Male	68%
African-American	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	35%
Not disabled	76%
Limited English proficient	53%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	70%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	61%
Male	67%
African-American	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	17%
Not disabled	74%
Limited English proficient	43%
Not limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	64%

Writing	This District
All Students	77%
Female	88%
Male	68%
African-American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	39%
Not disabled	84%
Limited English proficient	66%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	77%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	75%
African-American	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Multiracial	90%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	55%
Not disabled	84%
Limited English proficient	69%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	73%
African-American	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	90%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	26%
Not disabled	88%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	63%
African-American	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	24%
Not disabled	75%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	70%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	61%
African-American	34%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	49%
Not disabled	62%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	60%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	62%
African-American	49%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	37%
Not disabled	71%
Limited English proficient	52%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	73%
Male	60%
African-American	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	40%
Not disabled	71%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	65%
Female	63%
Male	66%
African-American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
Multiracial	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	26%
Not disabled	71%
Limited English proficient	64%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	65%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	70%
Male	65%
African-American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
Multiracial	92%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	33%
Not disabled	74%
Limited English proficient	61%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	64%
African-American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Multiracial	62%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	38%
Not disabled	71%
Limited English proficient	54%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	63%
African-American	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Multiracial	77%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	26%
Not disabled	73%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	66%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
African-American	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	37%
Not disabled	76%
Limited English proficient	58%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	65%
African-American	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	18%
Not disabled	73%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	65%

Writing	This District
All Students	63%
Female	70%
Male	56%
African-American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	20%
Not disabled	70%
Limited English proficient	65%
Not limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	63%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	59%
Female	67%
Male	52%
African-American	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	18%
Not disabled	67%
Limited English proficient	76%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	59%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	59%
African-American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	19%
Not disabled	69%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	62%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
The PASS 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% (2011)

83% (2010)

84% (2009)

82% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 89% in 2011.

Math

81% (2011)

81% (2010)

82% (2009)

78% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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	94%
Male	87%
African-American	87%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Subsidized meals	89%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	60%
Not disabled	95%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	78%
African-American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	40%
Not disabled	86%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	17	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	63%	53%
Black, not Hispanic	30%	39%
Hispanic	6%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	62%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,710	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	58%
Student and staff support	16%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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