Dixie High School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 8

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 59% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 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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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

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  

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 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 with test results from nearby schools  

 
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

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  

Composite

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	20	21

English

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	n/a	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	16	19	20

Math

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	n/a	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 School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	n/a	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	19	21

Science

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2007	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

Participation Rate   This School Graduating class of 2006 22% Graduating class of 2005 26% Graduating class of 2004 20% 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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