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Charleston

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

75 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston County
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PH: (843) 937-6303
FAX: (843) 937-6307

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
42,720 students
84 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

64% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

87% (2007)

89% (2006)

89% (2005)

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

Math

79% (2007)

85% (2006)

88% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

64% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

84% (2007)

84% (2006)

81% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

80% (2006)

79% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

62% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

79% (2007)

80% (2006)

76% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

76% (2006)

78% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

60% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

73% (2007)

69% (2006)

65% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

64% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

71% (2006)

73% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

71% (2006)

69% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

62% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

74% (2006)

75% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

62% (2006)

66% (2005)

68% (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	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
African-American	79%
White	96%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	68%
Limited English proficient	77%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	62%
African-American	43%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	52%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African-American	79%
White	97%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	64%
Limited English proficient	75%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	77%
African-American	66%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	68%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	78%
African-American	66%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	72%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	65%
African-American	43%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	59%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
African-American	74%
White	96%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	68%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
African-American	67%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	68%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	65%
African-American	47%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	44%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	62%
Male	61%
African-American	41%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	50%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	73%
African-American	66%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	58%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
African-American	68%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	70%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	78%
African-American	74%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	82%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	62%
Male	59%
African-American	41%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	60%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	80%
Male	67%
African-American	60%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	55%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	74%
African-American	66%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	73%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	61%
Male	61%
African-American	41%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	60%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	67%
Male	61%
African-American	44%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	49%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	64%
African-American	53%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	56%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	76%
African-American	62%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	70%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	65%
African-American	53%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	62%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	62%
Male	63%
African-American	43%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	32%
Limited English proficient	54%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	64%
African-American	56%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	51%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	62%
African-American	46%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	32%
Limited English proficient	55%

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

89% (2007)

86% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

80% (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	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
African-American	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	97%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	51%
Not disabled	95%
Limited English proficient	82%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	78%
African-American	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	32%
Not disabled	87%
Limited English proficient	74%
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	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	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	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	20	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	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	25%
Graduating class of 2005	25%
Graduating class of 2004	26%

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	13	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	53%	40%
White, not Hispanic	41%	54%
Hispanic	4%	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	51%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,592	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	57%
Student and staff support	12%	14%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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