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P.O. Box 507
Bishopville, SC 29010
Lee County
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PH: (803) 484-5327
FAX: (803) 484-9107

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2544 students
  • 9 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 34% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 62% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 44% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 36% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 58% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 30% (2008)
 18% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 17% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 48% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 36% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 7% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 37% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 37% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 31% (2008)
 12% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 47% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 28% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 48% (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.

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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 Students63%
Female79%
Male47%
African-American64%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled36%

ScienceThis District
All Students34%
Female32%
Male35%
African-American33%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals46%
Disabled7%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female70%
Male52%
African-American62%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled21%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female42%
Male43%
African-American40%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals48%
Disabled10%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students44%
Female43%
Male44%
African-American42%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals48%
Disabled17%

ScienceThis District
All Students36%
Female38%
Male35%
African-American35%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals34%
Full-pay meals48%
Disabled9%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Female68%
Male47%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled25%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female54%
Male51%
African-American51%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals55%
Disabled13%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students30%
Female24%
Male35%
African-American26%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals32%
Full-pay meals17%
Disabled17%

ScienceThis District
All Students17%
Female12%
Male20%
African-American15%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals18%
Full-pay meals14%
Disabled7%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female51%
Male45%
African-American47%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled10%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female46%
Male47%
African-American45%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals48%
Disabled13%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students36%
Female30%
Male42%
African-American32%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals32%
Full-pay meals58%
Disabled13%

ScienceThis District
All Students7%
Female4%
Male11%
African-American8%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals7%
Full-pay meals8%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students37%
Female48%
Male25%
African-American37%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals43%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female40%
Male39%
African-American37%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals40%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students31%
Female28%
Male34%
African-American31%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals31%
Full-pay meals31%
Disabled4%

ScienceThis District
All Students29%
Female32%
Male26%
African-American29%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals28%
Full-pay meals33%
Disabled4%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female55%
Male37%
African-American47%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals48%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female60%
Male59%
African-American61%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals62%
Disabled12%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students28%
Female30%
Male27%
African-American28%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals25%
Full-pay meals46%

ScienceThis District
All Students25%
Female27%
Male23%
African-American23%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals22%
Full-pay meals32%
Disabled8%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female58%
Male43%
African-American51%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals59%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female41%
Male46%
African-American43%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals50%
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
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 56% (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 Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
African-American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled19%
Not disabled83%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled6%
Not disabled79%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
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 152021
Graduating class of 2006 152021
Graduating class of 2005 151921
Graduating class of 2004 162021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 141921
Graduating class of 2006 141921
Graduating class of 2005 141920
Graduating class of 2004 151920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 162021
Graduating class of 2006 162021
Graduating class of 2005 151921
Graduating class of 2004 161921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152022
Graduating class of 2006 152021
Graduating class of 2005 142021
Graduating class of 2004 161921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 152021
Graduating class of 2006 161921
Graduating class of 2005 161921
Graduating class of 2004 171921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200629%
Graduating class of 200524%
Graduating class of 20049%
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 teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic94%39%
White, not Hispanic4%53%
Hispanic2%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program90%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,265$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional52%58%
Student and staff support14%14%
Administration12%10%
Other expenditures21%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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