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Lexington 03

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338 West Columbia Ave
Batesburg, SC 29006
Lexington County
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PH: (803) 532-4423
FAX: (803) 532-8000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2091 students
  • 4 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 55% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 71% (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
 45% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 61% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 58% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 68% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 62% (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 Students78%
Female81%
Male74%
African-American59%
White94%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals95%

ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female41%
Male51%
African-American14%
White77%
Subsidized meals30%
Full-pay meals78%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female90%
Male64%
African-American64%
White91%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled21%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female77%
Male57%
African-American42%
White91%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled21%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students74%
Female81%
Male68%
African-American62%
White87%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female71%
Male56%
African-American51%
White81%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled18%
Limited English proficient46%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female88%
Male66%
African-American71%
White87%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient55%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
African-American73%
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient55%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students55%
Female47%
Male61%
African-American48%
White66%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals86%

ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female53%
Male78%
African-American43%
White81%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals91%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students71%
Female72%
Male71%
African-American68%
White78%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled29%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male72%
African-American58%
White84%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled31%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
African-American69%
White91%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals90%

ScienceThis District
All Students45%
Female56%
Male32%
African-American24%
White64%
Subsidized meals28%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled7%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Female66%
Male54%
African-American42%
White76%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled13%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female64%
Male61%
African-American46%
White75%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled5%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students58%
Female49%
Male67%
African-American46%
White70%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled19%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Female67%
Male82%
African-American60%
White88%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled38%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female69%
Male64%
African-American53%
White78%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled15%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female66%
Male78%
African-American56%
White85%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled33%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students75%
Female81%
Male70%
African-American66%
White83%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled36%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female62%
Male78%
African-American53%
White85%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals94%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female72%
Male64%
African-American54%
White80%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals87%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female71%
Male78%
African-American63%
White83%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals89%
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
 93% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (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 Students93%
Female96%
Male89%
African-American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled71%
Not disabled95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled64%
Not disabled95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
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 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 201921
Graduating class of 2004 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 181921
Graduating class of 2006 191921
Graduating class of 2005 191920
Graduating class of 2004 191920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 201921
Graduating class of 2004 191921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202022
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
Graduating class of 2004 201921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 201921
Graduating class of 2005 191921
Graduating class of 2004 201921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200614%
Graduating class of 200521%
Graduating class of 200419%
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
White, not Hispanic51%53%
Black, not Hispanic44%39%
Hispanic5%5%
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 program61%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,305$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%58%
Student and staff support19%14%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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