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Sumter 17

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

1109 North Pike West
Sumter, SC 29151
Sumter County
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PH: (803) 469-8536
FAX: (803) 469-6006

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Grades PK-12
8688 students
12 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

83% (2008)

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

Science

72% (2008)

53% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

84% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Math

72% (2008)

77% (2007)

68% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies

78% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science

70% (2008)

56% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

77% (2008)

80% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Math

78% (2008)

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies

63% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science

56% (2008)

59% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

75% (2008)

77% (2007)

78% (2006)

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

Math

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

72% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies

69% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

51% (2008)

51% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

65% (2008)

60% (2007)

68% (2006)

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

Math

68% (2008)

70% (2007)

77% (2006)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies

44% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science

67% (2008)

61% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

68% (2008)

68% (2007)

62% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)

70% (2007)

66% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies

63% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science

72% (2008)

52% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts

65% (2008)

62% (2007)

66% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

55% (2007)

54% (2006)

58% (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	83%
Female	85%
Male	82%
African-American	80%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	51%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	72%
African-American	62%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	37%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	79%
African-American	81%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	69%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	73%
African-American	64%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	77%
African-American	74%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	60%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	69%
Male	71%
African-American	63%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	46%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	71%
African-American	72%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	27%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	79%
African-American	70%
White	96%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	42%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	62%
African-American	57%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	21%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	54%
African-American	42%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	12%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	81%
Male	69%
African-American	69%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	18%
Limited English proficient	62%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	73%
African-American	70%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	62%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	65%
African-American	62%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	17%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	49%
Male	53%
African-American	43%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	9%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	75%
Male	56%
African-American	58%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	13%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	72%
Male	65%
African-American	62%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	22%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	44%
Female	43%
Male	46%
African-American	32%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	30%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	12%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	66%
African-American	59%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	37%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	60%
African-American	61%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	17%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	69%
Male	66%
African-American	59%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	24%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	63%
Female	69%
Male	56%
African-American	54%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	27%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	70%
African-American	63%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	47%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	75%
Male	56%
African-American	53%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	23%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	62%
African-American	51%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	27%

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

87% (2008)

89% (2007)

80% (2006)

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

Math

77% (2008)

71% (2007)

70% (2006)

76% (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	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
African-American	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	42%
Not disabled	92%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	75%
African-American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	28%
Not disabled	83%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

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

English

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

Math

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

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	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	36%
Graduating class of 2005	35%
Graduating class of 2004	32%

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	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	67%	39%
White, not Hispanic	30%	53%
Hispanic	2%	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	61%	51%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,725	$8,551

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	58%
Student and staff support	13%	14%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >