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Orangeburg 4

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6030 Slab Landing Road
Cope, SC 29038
Orangeburg County
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PH: (803) 534-8081
FAX: (803) 531-5614

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Grades K-12
4301 students
8 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

42% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

74% (2007)

76% (2006)

79% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

65% (2006)

71% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

53% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

74% (2007)

74% (2006)

72% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

65% (2007)

69% (2006)

62% (2005)

57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

51% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

63% (2007)

65% (2006)

66% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

53% (2006)

52% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

44% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

59% (2007)

55% (2006)

52% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

54% (2006)

63% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

35% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

53% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

61% (2007)

57% (2006)

55% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

54% (2007)

60% (2006)

55% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

41% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

47% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

53% (2007)

66% (2006)

66% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

49% (2006)

51% (2005)

57% (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	73%
Female	73%
Male	73%
African-American	71%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	58%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	42%
Male	42%
African-American	33%
White	51%
Subsidized meals	38%
Full-pay meals	51%
Disabled	28%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	67%
African-American	68%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	46%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	63%
Male	63%
African-American	44%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	36%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	64%
Female	64%
Male	64%
African-American	52%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	56%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	51%
Male	56%
African-American	41%
White	65%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	31%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
African-American	70%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	72%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	62%
African-American	53%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	57%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	50%
Female	54%
Male	47%
African-American	36%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	37%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	28%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	49%
Male	54%
African-American	34%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	13%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	63%
Female	73%
Male	53%
African-American	48%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	27%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	65%
Male	70%
African-American	53%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	42%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	55%
Female	53%
Male	56%
African-American	50%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	58%
Disabled	33%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	56%
Male	34%
African-American	32%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	36%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	5%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	59%
Female	74%
Male	45%
African-American	53%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	11%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	66%
Male	47%
African-American	47%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	15%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	35%
Female	32%
Male	38%
African-American	31%
White	40%
Subsidized meals	27%
Full-pay meals	54%
Disabled	11%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	61%
Male	48%
African-American	47%
White	62%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	21%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	68%
Male	56%
African-American	51%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	24%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	55%
African-American	43%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	23%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	41%
Female	55%
Male	28%
African-American	29%
White	58%
Subsidized meals	36%
Full-pay meals	53%
Disabled	5%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	39%
Male	56%
African-American	37%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	6%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	68%
Male	38%
African-American	42%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	11%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	56%
Male	42%
African-American	36%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	14%

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)

77% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

69% (2006)

63% (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	87%
Male	82%
African-American	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	17%
Not disabled	92%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	68%
African-American	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	78%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	7%
Not disabled	76%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

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	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	21

Science

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

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
Black, not Hispanic	52%	40%
White, not Hispanic	47%	54%
Hispanic	<1%	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	68%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,976	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	57%
Student and staff support	13%	14%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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