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Orangeburg 03

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

P.O. Box 98
Holly Hill, SC 29059
Orangeburg County
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PH: (803) 496-3288
FAX: (803) 496-5850

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Grades PK-12
3260 students
6 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

75% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

65% (2008)

52% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

78% (2008)

79% (2007)

82% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)

74% (2007)

77% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

70% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

52% (2008)

42% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

73% (2008)

72% (2007)

68% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

67% (2007)

62% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

55% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

52% (2008)

34% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

62% (2008)

56% (2007)

68% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

62% (2007)

68% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

60% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

25% (2008)

52% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

54% (2008)

44% (2007)

54% (2006)

46% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

64% (2007)

71% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

45% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

54% (2008)

52% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

57% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

67% (2007)

67% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

48% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

40% (2008)

41% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

60% (2008)

53% (2007)

64% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

53% (2007)

54% (2006)

51% (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	75%
Female	78%
Male	72%
African-American	72%
White	100%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	52%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	67%
African-American	62%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	38%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	73%
African-American	76%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	47%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	64%
African-American	64%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	26%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	65%
Male	74%
African-American	68%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	55%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	48%
Male	56%
African-American	50%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	66%
Disabled	26%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	71%
African-American	73%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	50%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	62%
Male	74%
African-American	66%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	38%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	55%
Female	59%
Male	50%
African-American	53%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	25%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	50%
Male	56%
African-American	53%
White	62%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	64%
Disabled	15%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	60%
African-American	60%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	19%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	57%
Male	64%
African-American	59%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	17%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	60%
Female	71%
Male	53%
African-American	58%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	59%
Disabled	40%

Science	This District
All Students	25%
Female	21%
Male	28%
African-American	25%
White	n/a
Subsidized meals	24%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	60%
Male	49%
African-American	53%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	3%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	59%
African-American	58%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	19%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	42%
African-American	43%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	36%
Disabled	10%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	59%
Male	50%
African-American	52%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	56%
Disabled	13%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	66%
Male	43%
African-American	52%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	49%
Disabled	4%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	70%
Male	58%
African-American	63%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	64%
Disabled	29%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	48%
Female	56%
Male	39%
African-American	48%
White	50%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	49%
Disabled	8%

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	35%
Male	46%
African-American	36%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	34%
Full-pay meals	59%
Disabled	17%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	71%
Male	48%
African-American	57%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	27%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	55%
Male	48%
African-American	47%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	53%
Disabled	21%

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

83% (2008)

80% (2007)

76% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

67% (2007)

68% (2006)

59% (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	83%
Female	86%
Male	79%
African-American	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	27%
Not disabled	89%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	81%
African-American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	15%
Not disabled	88%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

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	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	14	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	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	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	21

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	n/a
Graduating class of 2005	38%
Graduating class of 2004	45%

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

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	89%	39%
White, not Hispanic	10%	53%
Hispanic	1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	79%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,068	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	58%
Student and staff support	15%	14%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >