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York 3

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

660 N. Anderson Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
York County
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PH: (803) 981-1000
FAX: (803) 981-1094

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
n/a students
25 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

67% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

86% (2007)

86% (2006)

89% (2005)

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

Math

80% (2007)

81% (2006)

84% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

64% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

81% (2007)

81% (2006)

80% (2005)

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

Math

80% (2007)

79% (2006)

80% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

59% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

76% (2007)

78% (2006)

80% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

83% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

61% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

74% (2007)

74% (2006)

65% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

83% (2006)

84% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

72% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

74% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

75% (2005)

75% (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

71% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

77% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

72% (2006)

67% (2005)

70% (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	89%
Female	90%
Male	87%
African-American	82%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	74%
Limited English proficient	86%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	69%
Male	65%
African-American	43%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	47%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	82%
African-American	77%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	62%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
African-American	66%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	69%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	78%
African-American	61%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	77%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	64%
Male	65%
African-American	40%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	54%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	77%
African-American	66%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	44%
Limited English proficient	74%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
African-American	62%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	70%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	65%
African-American	45%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	53%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	62%
African-American	40%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	27%
Limited English proficient	45%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	72%
African-American	61%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	50%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	75%
African-American	64%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	59%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
African-American	60%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	50%
Limited English proficient	61%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	66%
Male	58%
African-American	39%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	55%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
African-American	61%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	57%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	75%
African-American	65%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	66%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	61%
African-American	46%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	52%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	77%
Male	66%
African-American	56%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	55%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	81%
Male	64%
African-American	56%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	44%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	79%
African-American	69%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	74%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	74%
African-American	63%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	25%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	69%
Male	73%
African-American	56%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	39%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	71%
African-American	66%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	25%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	73%
African-American	59%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	43%

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

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

78% (2007)

78% (2006)

80% (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	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
African-American	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	86%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	41%
Not disabled	94%
Limited English proficient	77%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
African-American	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	86%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	33%
Not disabled	85%
Limited English proficient	75%
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	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	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	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	19	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	19	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	20	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	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	22%
Graduating class of 2005	25%
Graduating class of 2004	26%

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	56%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	37%	40%
Hispanic	4%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	<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	42%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,807	$8,295

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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