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Lexington 05

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1020 Dutch Fork Rd
Irmo, SC 29003
Bamberg County
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PH: (803) 732-8012
FAX: (803) 732-8017

  • Grades PK-12
  • 16,895 students
  • 19 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 87% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (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 Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
African-American81%
White96%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled77%
Limited English proficient93%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
African-American64%
White92%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled58%
Limited English proficient67%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
African-American80%
White94%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled71%
Limited English proficient96%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
African-American67%
White93%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled61%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
African-American74%
White93%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled69%
Limited English proficient93%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
African-American61%
White93%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled63%
Limited English proficient77%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
African-American72%
White94%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled60%
Limited English proficient71%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
African-American69%
White96%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled68%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
African-American64%
White87%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled53%
Limited English proficient79%

ScienceThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
African-American60%
White85%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled41%
Limited English proficient50%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
African-American74%
White90%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled47%
Limited English proficient81%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
African-American74%
White91%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled55%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
African-American86%
White96%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled71%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
African-American53%
White87%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled38%
Limited English proficient59%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students85%
Female92%
Male79%
African-American72%
White92%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled37%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
African-American78%
White94%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled52%
Limited English proficient63%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African-American62%
White79%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient62%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
African-American61%
White87%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient59%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students84%
Female89%
Male79%
African-American70%
White89%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient68%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
African-American77%
White94%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled65%
Limited English proficient77%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
African-American64%
White86%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled52%
Limited English proficient74%

ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
African-American60%
White88%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient50%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
African-American68%
White92%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient61%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male86%
African-American68%
White94%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled61%
Limited English proficient62%
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
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 92% (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 Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
African-American87%
Asian93%
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled68%
Not disabled97%
Limited English proficient81%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
African-American83%
Asian96%
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled58%
Not disabled96%
Limited English proficient75%
Not limited English proficient93%
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 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 221921
Graduating class of 2004 212021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 221921
Graduating class of 2006 211921
Graduating class of 2005 211920
Graduating class of 2004 211920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 221921
Graduating class of 2004 221921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222022
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021
Graduating class of 2004 211921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 221921
Graduating class of 2005 211921
Graduating class of 2004 211921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200649%
Graduating class of 200545%
Graduating class of 200445%
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 teacher1315

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic65%53%
Black, not Hispanic29%39%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%1%
Hispanic2%5%
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 program24%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,178$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%58%
Student and staff support18%14%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures16%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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