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Aiken

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

1000 Brookhaven Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
Aiken County
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PH: (803) 641-2428
FAX: (803) 641-2700

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Grades K-12
25,299 students
41 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

66% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

88% (2007)

89% (2006)

90% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

85% (2006)

85% (2005)

85% (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

62% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

81% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

82% (2006)

80% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

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

Science

62% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

80% (2007)

83% (2006)

80% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

80% (2006)

81% (2005)

79% (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

61% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

72% (2006)

67% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

83% (2006)

82% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

65% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

75% (2006)

74% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)

81% (2006)

77% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

64% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

74% (2007)

77% (2006)

80% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

72% (2006)

75% (2005)

73% (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	82%
Female	84%
Male	80%
African-American	71%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	77%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	64%
African-American	47%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	43%
Limited English proficient	57%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	93%
Male	84%
African-American	82%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	83%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	64%
Limited English proficient	82%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
African-American	70%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	70%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	69%
African-American	60%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	56%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	61%
Male	62%
African-American	42%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	45%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	89%
Male	77%
African-American	75%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	53%
Limited English proficient	74%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
African-American	70%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	68%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	65%
African-American	49%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	35%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	62%
Male	63%
African-American	43%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	54%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	75%
African-American	67%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	68%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	79%
African-American	68%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	75%
African-American	67%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	64%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	58%
Male	63%
African-American	42%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	18%
Limited English proficient	42%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	65%
African-American	58%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	18%
Limited English proficient	41%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	76%
African-American	66%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	32%
Limited English proficient	66%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
African-American	42%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	15%
Limited English proficient	55%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	62%
African-American	50%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	47%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	64%
African-American	56%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	60%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	78%
African-American	68%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	65%
African-American	48%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	59%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	61%
Male	68%
African-American	45%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	50%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	44%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
African-American	62%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	51%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	73%
African-American	59%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	63%

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

92% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

82% (2006)

78% (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	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
African-American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	96%
Subsidized meals	85%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	48%
Not disabled	96%
Limited English proficient	78%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Migrant	81%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African-American	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	91%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	34%
Not disabled	90%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Migrant	76%
Non-migrant	84%

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

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	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	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	19%
Graduating class of 2005	22%
Graduating class of 2004	18%

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	59%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	36%	40%
Hispanic	4%	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	52%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,213	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	57%
Student and staff support	12%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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