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Spartanburg 2

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

4606 Parris Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
Spartanburg County
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PH: (864) 578-0128
FAX: (864) 578-8924

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Grades K-12
9077 students
13 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

67% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

89% (2007)

88% (2006)

90% (2005)

92% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

87% (2006)

90% (2005)

90% (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

71% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

86% (2007)

84% (2006)

85% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

86% (2007)

84% (2006)

86% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

69% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

83% (2007)

79% (2006)

79% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

80% (2006)

82% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

65% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

78% (2007)

72% (2006)

78% (2005)

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

Math

80% (2007)

84% (2006)

88% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

76% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

86% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

85% (2006)

86% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

70% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

87% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

76% (2006)

81% (2005)

77% (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	87%
Male	83%
African-American	86%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	69%
Limited English proficient	71%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	64%
Male	69%
African-American	56%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	53%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	86%
African-American	86%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	61%
Limited English proficient	76%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	84%
African-American	78%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	56%
Limited English proficient	73%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	75%
African-American	64%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	67%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	72%
African-American	53%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	54%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	83%
African-American	81%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	67%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
African-American	77%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	63%
Limited English proficient	75%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	61%
African-American	58%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	16%
Limited English proficient	66%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	66%
African-American	54%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	49%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	75%
African-American	74%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	68%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	80%
African-American	76%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	47%
Limited English proficient	77%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	85%
African-American	76%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	61%
Limited English proficient	77%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	61%
Male	70%
African-American	49%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	68%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	73%
African-American	70%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	61%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	78%
African-American	67%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	81%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African-American	57%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	53%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	80%
Male	73%
African-American	58%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	65%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	77%
African-American	67%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	58%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	84%
African-American	68%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	44%
Limited English proficient	81%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	71%
Male	79%
African-American	59%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	74%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	66%
Male	75%
African-American	67%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	42%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	78%
African-American	75%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	22%
Limited English proficient	63%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	78%
Male	80%
African-American	70%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	19%
Limited English proficient	69%

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

92% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

88% (2006)

86% (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	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
African-American	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	48%
Not disabled	95%
Limited English proficient	61%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
African-American	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	47%
Not disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	87%

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	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	20	21

English

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

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	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	23%
Graduating class of 2005	22%
Graduating class of 2004	23%

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	18	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	78%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	13%	40%
Hispanic	5%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	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	43%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$5,977	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	57%
Student and staff support	10%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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