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616 Northside Ave
Marion, SC 29571
Marion County
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PH: (843) 423-1811
FAX: (843) 423-8328

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Grades PK-12
3001 students
4 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

67% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

47% (2008)

36% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

71% (2008)

66% (2007)

68% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math

55% (2008)

51% (2007)

63% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

48% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

36% (2008)

46% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

55% (2008)

61% (2007)

50% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

58% (2007)

52% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

47% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

39% (2008)

42% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

52% (2008)

53% (2007)

64% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

60% (2007)

63% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

72% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

32% (2008)

33% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

52% (2008)

52% (2007)

47% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

37% (2008)

49% (2007)

56% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

36% (2008)

36% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

49% (2008)

35% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

56% (2008)

50% (2007)

64% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

56% (2007)

64% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

62% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

44% (2008)

53% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

59% (2008)

62% (2007)

57% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

51% (2008)

50% (2007)

48% (2006)

57% (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	67%
Female	70%
Male	64%
African-American	64%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	55%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	48%
Male	46%
African-American	35%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	37%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	8%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	80%
Male	62%
African-American	67%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	40%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	61%
Male	49%
African-American	45%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	23%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	48%
Female	53%
Male	44%
African-American	40%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	34%

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	42%
Male	30%
African-American	26%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	31%
Full-pay meals	60%
Disabled	16%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	67%
Male	44%
African-American	48%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	23%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	43%
African-American	38%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	23%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	47%
Female	46%
Male	47%
African-American	40%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	17%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	37%
Male	40%
African-American	28%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	32%
Full-pay meals	62%
Disabled	27%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	59%
Male	47%
African-American	45%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	10%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	70%
Male	61%
African-American	58%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	33%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	70%
African-American	68%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	36%

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	33%
Male	30%
African-American	21%
White	62%
Subsidized meals	24%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	7%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	50%
African-American	45%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	6%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	32%
Male	42%
African-American	29%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	32%
Full-pay meals	63%
Disabled	9%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	36%
Female	31%
Male	41%
African-American	30%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	30%
Full-pay meals	62%
Disabled	21%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	47%
Male	51%
African-American	45%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	32%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	54%
African-American	52%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	28%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	64%
Male	58%
African-American	57%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	29%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	62%
Female	65%
Male	59%
African-American	51%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	31%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	40%
Male	49%
African-American	35%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	38%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	33%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	59%
Female	67%
Male	51%
African-American	50%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	27%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	51%
Male	50%
African-American	39%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	7%

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

82% (2008)

80% (2007)

79% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

75% (2007)

77% (2006)

79% (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	82%
Female	89%
Male	73%
African-American	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	50%
Not disabled	88%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	75%
African-American	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	46%
Not disabled	86%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

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

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

¹Source: SC Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	24%
Graduating class of 2005	26%
Graduating class of 2004	17%

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

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	73%	39%
White, not Hispanic	25%	53%
Hispanic	1%	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	81%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,642	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	58%
Student and staff support	12%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >