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J. Paul Truluck Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 303 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
43%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS 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.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
62%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS 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.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
45%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS 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.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students44%
Female55%
Male33%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White52%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled5%
Not disabled53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%

Math

All Students66%
Female71%
Male61%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled26%
Not disabled75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Science

All Students42%
Female36%
Male47%
African-American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled18%
Not disabled49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%
Non-migrant42%

Social Studies

All Students75%
Female85%
Male62%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS 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.

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.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students51%
Female60%
Male44%
African-American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled19%
Not disabled60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant51%

Math

All Students68%
Female78%
Male59%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled31%
Not disabled79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant68%

Science

All Students70%
Female82%
Male59%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled19%
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Social Studies

All Students51%
Female62%
Male42%
African-American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled15%
Not disabled61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS 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.

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.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students54%
Female66%
Male42%
African-American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled24%
Not disabled61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant54%

Math

All Students52%
Female60%
Male44%
African-American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals59%
Disabled18%
Not disabled59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%

Science

All Students63%
Female62%
Male64%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled42%
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant63%

Social Studies

All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant67%

Writing

All Students61%
Female67%
Male54%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled29%
Not disabled67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS 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.

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.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
100%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, 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 a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female100%
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

English I

All Students96%
Female100%
Male88%
African-American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals94%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, 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 a C or above.

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.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 66% 39%
White 33% 53%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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319 Carlisle St
Lake City, SC 29560
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