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Richland 1

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1616 Richland St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Richland County
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PH: (803) 231-7000
FAX: (803) 231-7502

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
27,068 students
51 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

50% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

82% (2007)

80% (2006)

81% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

65% (2007)

66% (2006)

72% (2005)

71% (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)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

79% (2007)

77% (2006)

76% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

68% (2006)

71% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

54% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

47% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

73% (2006)

70% (2005)

70% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

65% (2006)

66% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

44% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

62% (2007)

58% (2006)

55% (2005)

55% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

67% (2006)

69% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

51% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

56% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

60% (2007)

60% (2006)

65% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

62% (2006)

61% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

53% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

64% (2007)

64% (2006)

67% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

50% (2006)

53% (2005)

53% (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	78%
Female	82%
Male	73%
African-American	74%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	60%

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	49%
African-American	42%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	65%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	75%
African-American	79%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	72%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	61%
African-American	59%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	57%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	64%
Female	65%
Male	62%
African-American	57%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	83%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	52%
Male	54%
African-American	46%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	62%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	83%
Male	75%
African-American	75%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	79%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	67%
African-American	64%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	73%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	51%
African-American	46%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	77%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	49%
Male	44%
African-American	38%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	37%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	12%
Limited English proficient	58%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	63%
African-American	66%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	63%
African-American	60%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	69%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	63%
African-American	62%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	60%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	47%
Male	41%
African-American	34%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	33%
Full-pay meals	64%
Disabled	14%
Limited English proficient	25%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	72%
Male	54%
African-American	55%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	55%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	72%
Male	60%
African-American	59%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	61%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	51%
Female	50%
Male	51%
African-American	43%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	22%
Limited English proficient	59%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	52%
African-American	49%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	20%
Limited English proficient	64%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	52%
African-American	53%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	19%
Limited English proficient	55%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	66%
Male	61%
African-American	57%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	80%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	60%
Female	62%
Male	57%
African-American	52%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	73%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	52%
Male	55%
African-American	44%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	73%
Disabled	18%
Limited English proficient	46%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	71%
Male	56%
African-American	57%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	18%
Limited English proficient	54%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	52%
African-American	46%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	15%
Limited English proficient	42%

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)

79% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

68% (2006)

59% (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	88%
Male	82%
African-American	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	37%
Not disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	30%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	68%
African-American	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	20%
Not disabled	74%
Limited English proficient	48%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	69%

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	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	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	18	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	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	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	18	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	23%
Graduating class of 2005	31%
Graduating class of 2004	35%

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	79%	40%
White, not Hispanic	18%	54%
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	62%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,703	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	57%
Student and staff support	14%	14%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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