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Greenville

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

301 Camperdown Way
Greenville, SC 29602
Greenville County
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PH: (864) 355-3100
FAX: (864) 355-1086

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
64,469 students
93 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

70% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

86% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

84% (2006)

87% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

65% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

83% (2007)

83% (2006)

81% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

80% (2006)

78% (2005)

81% (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

64% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

80% (2007)

82% (2006)

78% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

77% (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

71% (2007)

69% (2006)

64% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

75% (2006)

74% (2005)

74% (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

66% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

73% (2007)

69% (2006)

73% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

74% (2006)

69% (2005)

73% (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

66% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

72% (2007)

72% (2006)

76% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

63% (2006)

65% (2005)

65% (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	77%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	72%
Limited English proficient	82%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	70%
African-American	49%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	52%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	82%
African-American	77%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	62%
Limited English proficient	76%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
African-American	68%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	59%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	76%
African-American	62%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	67%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	66%
African-American	42%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	50%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
African-American	72%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	71%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	78%
African-American	63%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	66%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	71%
African-American	53%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	60%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	65%
African-American	44%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	58%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	76%
African-American	66%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	71%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	78%
African-American	66%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	75%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
African-American	62%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	45%
Limited English proficient	65%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	58%
African-American	40%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	48%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	79%
Male	64%
African-American	54%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	58%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	72%
African-American	59%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	68%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	61%
Male	62%
African-American	40%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	55%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	64%
African-American	46%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	48%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	79%
Male	67%
African-American	56%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	55%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	75%
African-American	59%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	69%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	67%
Female	68%
Male	66%
African-American	49%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	58%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	67%
African-American	42%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	57%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	65%
African-American	54%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	53%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	68%
Male	67%
African-American	44%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	59%

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

88% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

78% (2007)

79% (2006)

76% (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	88%
Female	92%
Male	85%
African-American	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	91%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	49%
Not disabled	94%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African-American	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	31%
Not disabled	85%
Limited English proficient	66%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

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	21	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	20	21

English

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

Reading

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

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	24%
Graduating class of 2005	25%
Graduating class of 2004	24%

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	16	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	62%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	28%	40%
Hispanic	8%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	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	39%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,990	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	57%
Student and staff support	12%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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