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

130 West Main Street
Union, SC 29379
Union County
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PH: (864) 429-1740
FAX: (864) 429-1745

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
4959 students
11 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

56% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

89% (2007)

84% (2006)

85% (2005)

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

Math

76% (2007)

73% (2006)

76% (2005)

80% (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

53% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

84% (2007)

83% (2006)

79% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

74% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

47% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

77% (2007)

79% (2006)

77% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

69% (2006)

75% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

53% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

72% (2007)

75% (2006)

72% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

79% (2006)

86% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

49% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

54% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

66% (2007)

71% (2006)

71% (2005)

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

Math

74% (2007)

67% (2006)

66% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

59% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

66% (2006)

72% (2005)

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

Math

68% (2007)

51% (2006)

65% (2005)

57% (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	88%
Female	86%
Male	91%
African-American	84%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	87%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	80%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	54%
African-American	37%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	32%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	88%
African-American	82%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	85%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	79%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	76%
African-American	71%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	53%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	69%
African-American	60%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	56%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	54%
Male	52%
African-American	37%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	66%
Disabled	31%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
African-American	73%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	85%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	72%
African-American	62%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	53%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	55%
Female	50%
Male	60%
African-American	46%
White	59%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	31%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	50%
Male	45%
African-American	27%
White	56%
Subsidized meals	35%
Full-pay meals	64%
Disabled	21%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	73%
African-American	64%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	87%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	66%
Male	69%
African-American	51%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	37%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	66%
Female	66%
Male	65%
African-American	52%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	54%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	49%
Male	58%
African-American	35%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	20%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	71%
African-American	61%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	42%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	74%
African-American	70%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	46%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	49%
Female	51%
Male	47%
African-American	38%
White	54%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	60%
Disabled	16%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	51%
African-American	37%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	65%
Disabled	21%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	59%
African-American	52%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	56%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	72%
African-American	64%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	48%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	63%
Female	58%
Male	69%
African-American	47%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	35%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	56%
Male	62%
African-American	53%
White	62%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	40%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	66%
African-American	63%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	57%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	67%
Male	69%
African-American	58%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	38%

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)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

76% (2006)

72% (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	88%
Male	78%
African-American	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	39%
Not disabled	93%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	79%
Male	72%
African-American	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	25%
Not disabled	86%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

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	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	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	18	19	20

Math

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

Science

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

¹Source: SC Dept. of Education
²Source: ACT

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	25%
Graduating class of 2005	25%
Graduating class of 2004	30%

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	60%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	39%	40%
Hispanic	<1%	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		$7,835	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	57%
Student and staff support	15%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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