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York 4

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

120 East Elliott Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715
York County
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PH: (803) 548-2527
FAX: (803) 547-4696

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Grades K-12
6859 students
10 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

86% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

96% (2007)

95% (2006)

97% (2005)

94% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

93% (2007)

94% (2006)

95% (2005)

92% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

81% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

95% (2007)

93% (2006)

93% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

91% (2007)

94% (2006)

92% (2005)

93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

85% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

94% (2007)

95% (2006)

92% (2005)

92% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

94% (2007)

92% (2006)

89% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

82% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

90% (2007)

88% (2006)

82% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

93% (2007)

92% (2006)

90% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

85% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

88% (2007)

90% (2006)

89% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

93% (2007)

91% (2006)

84% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

88% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

91% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (2005)

84% (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	96%
Female	95%
Male	97%
African-American	89%
White	98%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	99%
Disabled	94%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	88%
African-American	55%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	74%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	95%
African-American	90%
White	97%
Subsidized meals	86%
Full-pay meals	98%
Disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	81%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
African-American	73%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	81%
Limited English proficient	81%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
African-American	74%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	72%
Limited English proficient	80%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
African-American	47%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	60%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	95%
African-American	82%
White	98%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	98%
Disabled	81%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
African-American	72%
White	96%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	69%
Limited English proficient	57%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
African-American	77%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	76%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	55%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	82%
African-American	61%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	46%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	91%
African-American	90%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	71%
Limited English proficient	70%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
African-American	85%
White	96%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	73%
Limited English proficient	64%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	88%
African-American	78%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	68%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	82%
African-American	42%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	41%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	86%
African-American	70%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	43%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	90%
African-American	80%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	52%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	78%
African-American	66%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	42%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
African-American	66%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	35%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
African-American	69%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	25%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
African-American	84%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	80%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	72%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
African-American	74%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	50%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	88%
African-American	79%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	55%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	85%
African-American	73%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	61%
Limited English proficient	70%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
African-American	67%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	65%
Limited English proficient	80%

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

96% (2007)

94% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

93% (2007)

92% (2006)

92% (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	96%
Female	99%
Male	94%
African-American	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	89%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Subsidized meals	81%
Full-pay meals	98%
Disabled	51%
Not disabled	99%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
African-American	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	89%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	96%
Disabled	46%
Not disabled	96%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

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	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	20	21

English

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

Math

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

Reading

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

Science

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

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

Participation Rate

	This District
Graduating class of 2006	19%
Graduating class of 2005	13%
Graduating class of 2004	12%

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	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	84%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	10%	40%
Hispanic	3%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	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	15%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,415	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	57%
Student and staff support	12%	14%
Administration	12%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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