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Cherokee

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

141 Twin Lakes Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
Cherokee County
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PH: (864) 206-2233
FAX: (864) 902-3541

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Grades K-12
9364 students
19 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

56% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

83% (2007)

81% (2006)

78% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

76% (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

66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

53% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

81% (2007)

69% (2006)

72% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

71% (2006)

73% (2005)

79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

51% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

67% (2007)

74% (2006)

72% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

72% (2006)

72% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

49% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

66% (2007)

67% (2006)

55% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

76% (2006)

72% (2005)

71% (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)

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

English/Language Arts

67% (2007)

65% (2006)

69% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

75% (2006)

71% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

48% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

53% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

67% (2007)

71% (2006)

69% (2005)

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

Math

67% (2007)

68% (2006)

60% (2005)

64% (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	75%
Female	78%
Male	72%
African-American	65%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	60%
Limited English proficient	39%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
African-American	36%
White	64%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	17%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	80%
African-American	79%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	92%
Disabled	49%
Limited English proficient	42%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	71%
African-American	61%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	52%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	66%
African-American	50%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	59%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	51%
Male	55%
African-American	30%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	31%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	77%
African-American	67%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	52%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	75%
African-American	57%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	65%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	57%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	51%
African-American	39%
White	61%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	25%
Limited English proficient	38%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	51%
African-American	29%
White	61%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	15%
Limited English proficient	53%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	74%
Male	59%
African-American	51%
White	77%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	14%
Limited English proficient	43%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	70%
African-American	53%
White	79%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	34%
Limited English proficient	66%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	64%
African-American	49%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	59%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	52%
Male	46%
African-American	33%
White	56%
Subsidized meals	38%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	19%
Limited English proficient	9%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	75%
Male	58%
African-American	51%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	7%
Limited English proficient	36%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	71%
African-American	57%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	57%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	44%
Female	45%
Male	42%
African-American	30%
White	48%
Subsidized meals	33%
Full-pay meals	60%
Disabled	13%
Limited English proficient	56%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	50%
African-American	33%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	13%
Limited English proficient	56%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	75%
Male	59%
African-American	52%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	8%
Limited English proficient	71%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	74%
African-American	65%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	72%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	48%
Female	44%
Male	50%
African-American	29%
White	57%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	61%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	27%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	55%
African-American	35%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	11%
Limited English proficient	39%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	77%
Male	57%
African-American	50%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	7%
Limited English proficient	29%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	64%
African-American	54%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	33%

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

85% (2007)

81% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

81% (2006)

75% (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	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
African-American	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	92%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	35%
Not disabled	88%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	79%
African-American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	85%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	32%
Not disabled	82%
Limited English proficient	56%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	79%

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

English

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

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	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	22%
Graduating class of 2005	26%
Graduating class of 2004	25%

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	68%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	27%	40%
Hispanic	3%	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	58%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,191	$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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