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801 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
Anderson County
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PH: (864) 847-7344
FAX: (864) 847-3543

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Grades K-12
8555 students
14 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

82% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

96% (2007)

95% (2006)

96% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

92% (2006)

93% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

84% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

96% (2007)

95% (2006)

92% (2005)

93% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

91% (2005)

92% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

77% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

89% (2007)

95% (2006)

90% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

90% (2006)

88% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

75% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

87% (2007)

85% (2006)

81% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

92% (2006)

94% (2005)

93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

81% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

86% (2007)

89% (2006)

91% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

92% (2006)

93% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

79% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

89% (2007)

89% (2006)

87% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

82% (2006)

83% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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	95%
Female	94%
Male	95%
African-American	96%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	90%
Full-pay meals	98%
Disabled	77%
Limited English proficient	100%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	79%
Male	85%
African-American	66%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	67%
Limited English proficient	73%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
African-American	91%
White	97%
Subsidized meals	94%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	94%
Limited English proficient	86%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	90%
African-American	86%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	59%
Limited English proficient	81%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	90%
African-American	84%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	66%
Limited English proficient	88%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	85%
African-American	57%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	81%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
African-American	93%
White	97%
Subsidized meals	92%
Full-pay meals	98%
Disabled	80%
Limited English proficient	81%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
African-American	71%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	61%
Limited English proficient	88%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	79%
African-American	68%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	57%
Limited English proficient	70%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	78%
African-American	53%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	48%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	85%
African-American	75%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	71%
Limited English proficient	56%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	86%
African-American	71%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	73%
Limited English proficient	74%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	93%
African-American	89%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	84%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	53%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	72%
African-American	55%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	50%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	83%
African-American	68%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	47%
Limited English proficient	75%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
African-American	86%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	75%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	66%
Male	72%
African-American	62%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	43%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	79%
African-American	69%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	43%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	81%
African-American	71%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	48%
Limited English proficient	45%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	89%
African-American	75%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	55%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	77%
African-American	63%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	25%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	76%
Male	81%
African-American	50%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	28%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	89%
African-American	81%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	85%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	100%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	85%
African-American	64%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	94%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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

94% (2007)

91% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

88% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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	94%
Female	97%
Male	92%
African-American	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	98%
Disabled	69%
Not disabled	98%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	85%
African-American	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	47%
Not disabled	94%
Limited English proficient	57%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	22	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	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	21	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	21	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	22	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	23	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	22	19	21

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	27%
Graduating class of 2005	28%
Graduating class of 2004	27%

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, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	17	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	88%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	40%
Hispanic	3%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	34%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,582	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	57%
Student and staff support	15%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >