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Spartanburg 06

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1390 Cavalier Way
Roebuck, SC 29376
Spartanburg County
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PH: (864) 576-4212
FAX: (864) 595-2473

  • Grades PK-12
  • 10,335 students
  • 14 schools

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 PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

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

Math
 81% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 63% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 59% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 73% (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 Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
African-American81%
White90%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled59%
Limited English proficient70%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
African-American60%
White81%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled30%
Limited English proficient56%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students88%
Female92%
Male83%
African-American82%
White92%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled53%
Limited English proficient81%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
African-American74%
White87%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled42%
Limited English proficient69%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
African-American65%
White85%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled41%
Limited English proficient69%

ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female64%
Male65%
African-American49%
White77%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient55%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
African-American74%
White89%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled48%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
African-American67%
White87%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled37%
Limited English proficient66%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students63%
Female61%
Male65%
African-American53%
White71%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled22%
Limited English proficient45%

ScienceThis District
All Students54%
Female53%
Male54%
African-American34%
White70%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient31%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female77%
Male72%
African-American63%
White83%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled54%
Limited English proficient58%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
African-American60%
White84%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient66%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
African-American60%
White86%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled26%
Limited English proficient53%

ScienceThis District
All Students55%
Female55%
Male55%
African-American40%
White63%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient40%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
African-American67%
White83%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled28%
Limited English proficient58%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
African-American63%
White82%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient64%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students59%
Female55%
Male63%
African-American42%
White70%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient39%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
African-American61%
White79%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient54%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
African-American63%
White86%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled44%
Limited English proficient58%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
African-American70%
White87%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis District
All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
African-American62%
White79%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled47%
Limited English proficient47%

ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female69%
Male66%
African-American53%
White74%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient66%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
African-American66%
White85%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled49%
Limited English proficient53%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
African-American67%
White88%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient66%
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
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (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 Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
African-American81%
Asian89%
Hispanic83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled43%
Not disabled92%
Limited English proficient70%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
African-American80%
Asian97%
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled44%
Not disabled93%
Limited English proficient85%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
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 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 201921
Graduating class of 2004 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 211921
Graduating class of 2006 201921
Graduating class of 2005 201920
Graduating class of 2004 201920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 201921
Graduating class of 2004 201921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212022
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 201921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 201921
Graduating class of 2005 201921
Graduating class of 2004 201921
1Source: SC Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200629%
Graduating class of 200532%
Graduating class of 200433%
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 teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic52%53%
Black, not Hispanic31%39%
Hispanic11%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%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 program49%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,707$8,551
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%58%
Student and staff support11%14%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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