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Chester

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

109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
Chester County
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PH: (803) 385-6122
FAX: (803) 581-0863

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Grades K-12
6110 students
13 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

41% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

77% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

70% (2006)

77% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

45% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

73% (2006)

69% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

66% (2006)

65% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

41% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

58% (2007)

66% (2006)

66% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

67% (2006)

66% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

49% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

61% (2007)

55% (2006)

53% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

70% (2006)

76% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

53% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

53% (2007)

63% (2006)

64% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

65% (2007)

71% (2006)

64% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

58% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

60% (2007)

62% (2006)

66% (2005)

61% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

60% (2006)

62% (2005)

54% (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	72%
Female	72%
Male	71%
African-American	62%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	46%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	41%
Male	40%
African-American	25%
White	57%
Subsidized meals	35%
Full-pay meals	52%
Disabled	21%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	87%
Male	69%
African-American	71%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	40%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	73%
Male	62%
African-American	60%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	34%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	63%
Female	61%
Male	65%
African-American	52%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	24%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	38%
Male	52%
African-American	30%
White	59%
Subsidized meals	31%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	9%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	69%
African-American	59%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	25%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	67%
Male	71%
African-American	56%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	22%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	52%
Female	57%
Male	48%
African-American	39%
White	65%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	65%
Disabled	21%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	31%
Male	51%
African-American	26%
White	53%
Subsidized meals	32%
Full-pay meals	51%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	55%
African-American	46%
White	69%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	11%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	66%
African-American	57%
White	78%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	22%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	71%
African-American	62%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	44%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	55%
Male	44%
African-American	41%
White	56%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	60%
Disabled	14%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	70%
Male	54%
African-American	50%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	17%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	77%
Male	64%
African-American	65%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	19%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	44%
Female	41%
Male	47%
African-American	32%
White	56%
Subsidized meals	33%
Full-pay meals	63%
Disabled	25%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	54%
Male	52%
African-American	42%
White	65%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	23%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	63%
Male	44%
African-American	41%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	13%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	65%
African-American	54%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	25%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	58%
Female	57%
Male	59%
African-American	47%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	16%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	55%
Male	62%
African-American	49%
White	66%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	25%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	53%
African-American	51%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	11%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	59%
African-American	45%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	12%

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

83% (2007)

80% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (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	83%
Female	84%
Male	83%
African-American	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	90%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	51%
Not disabled	88%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	76%
African-American	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	87%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	51%
Not disabled	81%
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	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	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	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	17	19	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	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	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	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	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	37%
Graduating class of 2005	36%
Graduating class of 2004	29%

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
Black, not Hispanic	50%	40%
White, not Hispanic	48%	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	60%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,576	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	55%	57%
Student and staff support	16%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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