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Lexington 02

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

715 Ninth St
West Columbia, SC 29169
Lexington County
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PH: (803) 739-8399
FAX: (803) 739-4063

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Grades PK-12
9122 students
16 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

87% (2008)

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

Science

75% (2008)

64% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

82% (2008)

79% (2007)

84% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

75% (2007)

80% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

73% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

65% (2008)

68% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

71% (2008)

81% (2007)

79% (2006)

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

Math

76% (2008)

79% (2007)

78% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

70% (2008)

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

Science

61% (2008)

66% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

74% (2008)

74% (2007)

82% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

78% (2007)

81% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

83% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

57% (2008)

60% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

68% (2008)

72% (2007)

73% (2006)

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

Math

76% (2008)

79% (2007)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

61% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

77% (2008)

70% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

72% (2008)

69% (2007)

74% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

78% (2007)

79% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

73% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

73% (2008)

66% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

70% (2008)

74% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Math

70% (2008)

68% (2007)

71% (2006)

68% (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	87%
Female	89%
Male	85%
African-American	81%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	69%
Limited English proficient	73%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	74%
African-American	64%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	63%
Limited English proficient	39%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	73%
African-American	78%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	66%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	76%
African-American	71%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	58%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	71%
African-American	61%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	55%
Limited English proficient	59%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	64%
African-American	44%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	44%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	79%
Male	64%
African-American	57%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	57%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
African-American	61%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	63%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	70%
African-American	58%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	67%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	59%
Male	63%
African-American	40%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	39%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
African-American	60%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	68%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	77%
African-American	68%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	67%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	81%
African-American	76%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	60%

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	55%
African-American	35%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	33%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	79%
Male	59%
African-American	53%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	19%
Limited English proficient	40%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	71%
African-American	64%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	62%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	57%
Male	65%
African-American	44%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	60%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	74%
African-American	65%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	72%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	66%
African-American	61%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	69%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	78%
African-American	70%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	76%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	76%
African-American	70%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	27%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	71%
African-American	55%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	41%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	63%
African-American	54%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	34%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African-American	56%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	49%

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)

90% (2007)

82% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

78% (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	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Subsidized meals	85%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	58%
Not disabled	93%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
African-American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	93%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	32%
Not disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	84%

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	18	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	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	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	20	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	18	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	22%
Graduating class of 2005	34%
Graduating class of 2004	30%

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	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	56%	53%
Black, not Hispanic	35%	39%
Hispanic	8%	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	62%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,572	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	58%
Student and staff support	13%	14%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >