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Colleton

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

213 Jefferies Boulevard
Walterboro, SC 29488
Colleton County
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PH: (843) 549-5715
FAX: (843) 549-2606

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Grades K-12
6592 students
12 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

47% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

76% (2007)

77% (2006)

78% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

63% (2006)

75% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

52% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

71% (2007)

65% (2006)

62% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

60% (2006)

62% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

46% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

45% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

57% (2007)

68% (2006)

63% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

54% (2006)

62% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

49% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

51% (2007)

57% (2006)

43% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

71% (2006)

64% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

45% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

52% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

55% (2007)

58% (2006)

54% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

59% (2006)

52% (2005)

46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

52% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

61% (2007)

64% (2006)

64% (2005)

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

Math

52% (2007)

49% (2006)

45% (2005)

54% (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	79%
Female	78%
Male	79%
African-American	71%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	51%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	43%
Male	51%
African-American	30%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	39%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	21%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	73%
African-American	66%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	33%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	58%
Male	65%
African-American	48%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	27%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	56%
African-American	53%
White	71%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	28%
Limited English proficient	73%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	54%
African-American	39%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	16%
Limited English proficient	64%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	66%
African-American	64%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	68%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	64%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	61%
Male	58%
African-American	49%
White	76%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	46%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	46%
Female	47%
Male	45%
African-American	37%
White	60%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	67%
Disabled	13%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	42%
Male	48%
African-American	36%
White	58%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	61%
Disabled	20%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	57%
Female	63%
Male	52%
African-American	49%
White	70%
Subsidized meals	53%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	10%
Limited English proficient	50%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	60%
African-American	53%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	59%
Full-pay meals	71%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	54%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	63%
Female	63%
Male	63%
African-American	58%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	37%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	55%
Male	44%
African-American	39%
White	59%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	72%
Disabled	7%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	51%
Female	59%
Male	41%
African-American	41%
White	61%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	11%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	72%
Male	60%
African-American	60%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	29%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	45%
African-American	36%
White	58%
Subsidized meals	36%
Full-pay meals	68%
Disabled	12%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	50%
African-American	39%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	14%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	66%
Male	43%
African-American	43%
White	75%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	12%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	63%
African-American	55%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	18%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	59%
African-American	59%
White	67%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	8%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	49%
Male	55%
African-American	38%
White	68%
Subsidized meals	43%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	17%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	69%
Male	54%
African-American	52%
White	72%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	80%
Disabled	15%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	52%
African-American	42%
White	63%
Subsidized meals	46%
Full-pay meals	70%
Disabled	11%

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

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

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

Math

63% (2007)

67% (2006)

68% (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	78%
Female	81%
Male	74%
African-American	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	86%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	24%
Not disabled	87%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	60%
African-American	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	74%
Subsidized meals	55%
Full-pay meals	74%
Disabled	15%
Not disabled	70%
Not limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	63%

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	15	19	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	19	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	19	20
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	20

Math

	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	19	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	19	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	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	17%
Graduating class of 2005	17%
Graduating class of 2004	10%

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
Black, not Hispanic	56%	40%
White, not Hispanic	40%	54%
Hispanic	2%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<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	73%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,170	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	55%	57%
Student and staff support	13%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	23%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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