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Abbeville

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

400 Greenville Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
Abbeville County
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PH: (864) 366-5427
FAX: (864) 366-8531

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Grades K-12
3777 students
10 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

74% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

93% (2007)

90% (2006)

90% (2005)

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

Math

85% (2007)

84% (2006)

88% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

66% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

84% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

84% (2006)

87% (2005)

80% (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

67% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

81% (2007)

84% (2006)

74% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

82% (2006)

75% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

74% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

77% (2007)

66% (2006)

61% (2005)

56% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

75% (2006)

83% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

72% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

72% (2007)

79% (2006)

68% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

85% (2006)

74% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

69% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

79% (2007)

69% (2006)

74% (2005)

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

Math

71% (2007)

63% (2006)

69% (2005)

68% (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	90%
Female	89%
Male	90%
African-American	87%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	88%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	79%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	74%
African-American	69%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	52%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	98%
Male	89%
African-American	91%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	91%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	81%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
African-American	78%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	63%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	68%
African-American	58%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	41%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	64%
Male	68%
African-American	46%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	32%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	79%
African-American	74%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	55%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	76%
Male	79%
African-American	65%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	41%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	63%
Female	66%
Male	61%
African-American	42%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	26%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	65%
Male	68%
African-American	53%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	17%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	79%
African-American	69%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	50%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	80%
African-American	79%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	52%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	80%
Female	78%
Male	82%
African-American	67%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	64%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	76%
African-American	65%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	35%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	70%
African-American	69%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	37%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
African-American	72%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	44%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	56%
Female	53%
Male	59%
African-American	47%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	34%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	73%
African-American	66%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	39%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	80%
Male	66%
African-American	60%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	44%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	82%
African-American	69%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	49%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	74%
Female	70%
Male	79%
African-American	70%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	70%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African-American	53%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	30%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	72%
African-American	69%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	48%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	67%
African-American	65%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	30%

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)

83% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (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	83%
African-American	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	43%
Not disabled	92%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
African-American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Subsidized meals	87%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	52%
Not disabled	91%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

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	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	16	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	20

Math

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

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	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	31%
Graduating class of 2005	37%
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	14	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	58%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	41%	40%
Hispanic	1%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<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	61%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,274	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	57%
Student and staff support	14%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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