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Georgetown

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

2018 Church Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
Georgetown County
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PH: (843) 436-7000
FAX: (843) 436-7163

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Grades 6-12 & ungraded
10,479 students
17 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

68% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

87% (2007)

89% (2006)

92% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)

85% (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

69% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

87% (2007)

84% (2006)

83% (2005)

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

Math

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

64% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

78% (2007)

79% (2006)

84% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

78% (2006)

89% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

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

Science

57% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

65% (2007)

64% (2006)

62% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

80% (2006)

84% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

62% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

67% (2007)

63% (2006)

66% (2005)

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

Math

76% (2007)

72% (2006)

74% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

65% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

67% (2007)

67% (2006)

70% (2005)

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

Math

65% (2007)

57% (2006)

60% (2005)

66% (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 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	86%
Female	87%
Male	86%
African-American	79%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	70%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	65%
Male	70%
African-American	54%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	39%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	85%
African-American	85%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	55%
Limited English proficient	85%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	83%
African-American	75%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	57%
Limited English proficient	93%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
African-American	66%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	80%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	67%
Male	72%
African-American	53%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	70%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	82%
African-American	82%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	82%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	70%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	84%
African-American	71%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	82%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	67%
African-American	51%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	28%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	67%
Male	61%
African-American	46%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	28%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	74%
African-American	67%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	32%
Limited English proficient	60%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	78%
African-American	71%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	47%
Limited English proficient	82%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	73%
African-American	69%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	44%

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	57%
Male	58%
African-American	41%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	44%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	13%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	74%
Male	58%
African-American	52%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	15%
Limited English proficient	59%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	72%
African-American	66%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	82%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	56%
African-American	37%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	21%
Limited English proficient	80%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	67%
Male	58%
African-American	47%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	20%
Limited English proficient	70%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	73%
Male	61%
African-American	55%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	19%
Limited English proficient	40%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	76%
African-American	66%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	70%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	64%
African-American	60%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	23%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	64%
African-American	46%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	18%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	76%
Male	59%
African-American	57%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	13%
Limited English proficient	20%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	67%
Male	63%
African-American	53%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	15%
Limited English proficient	20%

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

90% (2007)

84% (2006)

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

Math

80% (2007)

80% (2006)

74% (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	90%
Female	95%
Male	86%
African-American	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Subsidized meals	85%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	51%
Not disabled	96%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
African-American	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	35%
Not disabled	87%
Limited English proficient	42%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	20	21

English

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

Math

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

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	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	38%
Graduating class of 2005	39%
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	14	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	51%	40%
White, not Hispanic	46%	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	61%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,730	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	57%
Student and staff support	13%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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