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Edgefield

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

3 Par Drive
Edgefield, SC 29824
Edgefield County
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PH: (803) 275-4601
FAX: (803) 275-4426

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Grades K-12
4118 students
9 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

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

Science

70% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

90% (2007)

89% (2006)

89% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

79% (2006)

79% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

60% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

83% (2007)

88% (2006)

84% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

84% (2006)

86% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

61% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

76% (2007)

88% (2006)

78% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

83% (2006)

78% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

61% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

80% (2007)

65% (2006)

64% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

79% (2006)

85% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

63% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

75% (2007)

74% (2006)

80% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

69% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

83% (2007)

82% (2006)

85% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

71% (2006)

75% (2005)

64% (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	85%
Female	85%
Male	86%
African-American	80%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	63%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	64%
Male	77%
African-American	54%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	33%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	91%
African-American	86%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	87%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	54%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	84%
African-American	75%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	61%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	64%
African-American	54%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	39%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	59%
African-American	44%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	36%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	90%
Male	76%
African-American	77%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	52%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	81%
Male	71%
African-American	67%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	41%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	66%
African-American	57%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	47%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	60%
Male	63%
African-American	44%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	10%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	71%
African-American	62%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	41%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
African-American	64%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	31%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	70%
African-American	62%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	39%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	58%
Male	64%
African-American	51%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	26%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	89%
Male	73%
African-American	72%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	40%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	79%
African-American	79%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	43%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	55%
Female	55%
Male	55%
African-American	41%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	17%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	62%
African-American	51%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	17%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	68%
African-American	66%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	24%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	79%
African-American	75%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	38%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	62%
African-American	62%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	39%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	70%
African-American	51%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	55%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	89%
Male	75%
African-American	75%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	44%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	70%
African-American	62%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	51%

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

87% (2007)

82% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

72% (2006)

74% (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	87%
Female	93%
Male	81%
African-American	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	43%
Not disabled	96%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	75%
African-American	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	32%
Not disabled	89%
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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	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	19	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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	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	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	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	18	19	21

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	42%
Graduating class of 2005	45%
Graduating class of 2004	29%

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	14	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	49%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	48%	40%
Hispanic	2%	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	60%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,923	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	57%
Student and staff support	9%	14%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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