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Lexington 5

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

1020 Dutch Fork Road
Irmo, SC 29063
Richland County
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PH: (803) 732-8000
FAX: (803) 732-8017

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Grades K-12 & ungraded
16,532 students
19 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

77% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

90% (2007)

93% (2006)

92% (2005)

93% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

80% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

89% (2007)

89% (2006)

88% (2005)

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

Math

88% (2007)

87% (2006)

89% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

73% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

86% (2007)

89% (2006)

88% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

86% (2006)

90% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

79% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

81% (2007)

84% (2006)

81% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

91% (2007)

92% (2006)

92% (2005)

91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

81% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

83% (2007)

81% (2006)

85% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

89% (2006)

87% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

79% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

84% (2007)

85% (2006)

87% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

83% (2006)

82% (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	91%
Female	93%
Male	89%
African-American	83%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	78%
Limited English proficient	93%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	80%
African-American	54%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	56%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	58%
Limited English proficient	71%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African-American	81%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	75%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	74%
Limited English proficient	76%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	87%
African-American	72%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	70%
Limited English proficient	71%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	83%
African-American	71%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	63%
Limited English proficient	74%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	79%
African-American	61%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	55%
Limited English proficient	82%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	85%
African-American	78%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	64%
Limited English proficient	89%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
African-American	76%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	74%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	64%
Limited English proficient	82%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	77%
African-American	64%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	57%
Limited English proficient	50%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	71%
African-American	50%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	71%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	81%
African-American	75%
White	91%
Subsidized meals	71%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	51%
Limited English proficient	77%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	86%
African-American	76%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	70%
Limited English proficient	81%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	87%
African-American	81%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	56%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
African-American	64%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	40%
Limited English proficient	42%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	74%
African-American	65%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	62%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	67%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African-American	82%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	78%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	59%
Limited English proficient	76%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	74%
Male	78%
African-American	57%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	52%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	56%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
African-American	62%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	72%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
African-American	71%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	67%
Full-pay meals	88%
Disabled	33%
Limited English proficient	56%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	91%
African-American	80%
White	95%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	72%
Limited English proficient	76%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	78%
African-American	65%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	57%
Limited English proficient	62%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	78%
Male	79%
African-American	60%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	58%
Full-pay meals	85%
Disabled	41%
Limited English proficient	58%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	80%
African-American	71%
White	90%
Subsidized meals	66%
Full-pay meals	89%
Disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	67%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	87%
African-American	75%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	72%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	58%
Limited English proficient	76%

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)

93% (2006)

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

Math

90% (2007)

91% (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	97%
Male	94%
African-American	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	98%
Subsidized meals	90%
Full-pay meals	97%
Disabled	71%
Not disabled	98%
Limited English proficient	78%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	88%
African-American	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	95%
Subsidized meals	79%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	56%
Not disabled	93%
Limited English proficient	74%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

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	22	19	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	20	21

English

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

Reading

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

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	22	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	49%
Graduating class of 2005	45%
Graduating class of 2004	45%

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	67%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	29%	40%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
Hispanic	2%	4%
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	23%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,756	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	57%
Student and staff support	19%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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