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Spartanburg 07

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 970
Spartanburg, SC 29304
Spartanburg County
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PH: (864) 594-4405
FAX: (864) 594-4406

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Grades PK-12
7619 students
14 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

76% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science

61% (2008)

55% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

82% (2008)

79% (2007)

77% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

65% (2007)

72% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

74% (2008)

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

Science

62% (2008)

58% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

75% (2008)

78% (2007)

68% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

73% (2007)

68% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

68% (2008)

62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

59% (2008)

47% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

74% (2008)

68% (2007)

69% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

67% (2007)

70% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

73% (2008)

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

Science

49% (2008)

62% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

70% (2008)

72% (2007)

67% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

74% (2007)

78% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

50% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

61% (2008)

57% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

64% (2008)

62% (2007)

56% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

73% (2008)

72% (2007)

66% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

58% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

62% (2008)

64% (2007)

60% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

64% (2008)

61% (2007)

59% (2006)

60% (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	76%
Female	75%
Male	76%
African-American	65%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	48%
Limited English proficient	94%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	61%
Male	61%
African-American	46%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	15%
Limited English proficient	61%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	78%
African-American	75%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	44%
Limited English proficient	80%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African-American	58%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	83%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	76%
African-American	63%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	78%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	62%
Male	62%
African-American	46%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	81%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	72%
African-American	65%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	94%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	69%
Male	70%
African-American	56%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	94%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	68%
Female	66%
Male	71%
African-American	56%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	69%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	58%
Male	60%
African-American	44%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	5%
Limited English proficient	70%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
African-American	63%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	76%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	71%
African-American	64%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	76%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	73%
African-American	60%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	94%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	50%
Male	48%
African-American	33%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	36%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	50%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	65%
African-American	60%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	76%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	71%
African-American	60%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	50%
African-American	36%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	17%
Limited English proficient	37%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	57%
African-American	48%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	60%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	73%
Male	55%
African-American	52%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	15%
Limited English proficient	60%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	70%
African-American	61%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	80%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	58%
Female	62%
Male	54%
African-American	46%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	8%
Limited English proficient	64%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	51%
Male	56%
African-American	34%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	36%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	14%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	70%
Male	55%
African-American	49%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	9%
Limited English proficient	50%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	65%
African-American	53%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	68%

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

81% (2008)

83% (2007)

79% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

75% (2007)

76% (2006)

75% (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	81%
Female	88%
Male	74%
African-American	72%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	28%
Not disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	77%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	77%
African-American	70%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	29%
Not disabled	88%
Limited English proficient	77%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

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

English

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

Math

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

Reading

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

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	19%
Graduating class of 2005	18%
Graduating class of 2004	18%

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	13	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	59%	39%
White, not Hispanic	33%	53%
Hispanic	3%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	65%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,248	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	58%
Student and staff support	14%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >