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Laurens 56

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

211 North Broad Street, Suite B
Clinton, SC 29325
Laurens County
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PH: (864) 833-0800
FAX: (864) 833-0804

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Grades K-12
3322 students
7 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

53% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

83% (2007)

79% (2006)

76% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

73% (2006)

75% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

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

Science

55% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

77% (2007)

70% (2006)

61% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

71% (2006)

70% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

45% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

73% (2007)

60% (2006)

63% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

70% (2006)

74% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

66% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

59% (2007)

61% (2006)

58% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

72% (2006)

78% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

59% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

56% (2007)

61% (2006)

64% (2005)

57% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

75% (2006)

72% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

54% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

63% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

65% (2007)

64% (2006)

60% (2005)

61% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

62% (2006)

61% (2005)

60% (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	83%
Female	90%
Male	77%
African-American	78%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	59%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	46%
Male	59%
African-American	36%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	20%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	90%
Male	76%
African-American	73%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	53%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	64%
Male	73%
African-American	58%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	33%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	74%
Female	70%
Male	79%
African-American	72%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	50%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	49%
Male	64%
African-American	39%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	36%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	74%
African-American	68%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	36%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	75%
Male	82%
African-American	73%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	53%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	58%
Female	55%
Male	60%
African-American	40%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	40%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	43%
Male	47%
African-American	29%
White	58%
Subsidized meals	31%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	28%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	72%
African-American	68%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	59%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	79%
African-American	67%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	56%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	67%
African-American	62%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	48%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	64%
African-American	48%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	48%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	59%
Female	67%
Male	50%
African-American	47%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	8%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	81%
Male	64%
African-American	63%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	44%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	44%
Female	44%
Male	46%
African-American	37%
White	54%
Subsidized meals	33%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	14%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	64%
Male	54%
African-American	54%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	18%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	67%
Male	47%
African-American	54%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	16%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	76%
Male	64%
African-American	66%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	24%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	54%
Female	51%
Male	56%
African-American	41%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	23%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	62%
Male	64%
African-American	53%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	21%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	71%
Male	58%
African-American	57%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	27%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	60%
African-American	47%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	7%

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

85% (2007)

80% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

73% (2006)

73% (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	85%
Female	90%
Male	80%
African-American	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	29%
Not disabled	94%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
African-American	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	37%
Not disabled	87%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

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

English

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

Math

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

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	20%
Graduating class of 2005	24%
Graduating class of 2004	28%

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	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	55%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	42%	40%
Hispanic	2%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	66%	52%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,317	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	57%
Student and staff support	17%	14%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >