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Sumter 17

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1109 North Pike West
Sumter, SC 29151
Sumter County
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PH: (803) 469-8536
FAX: (803) 469-6006

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Grades K-12
9074 students
12 schools

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PACT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science

53% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

89% (2005)

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

Math

77% (2007)

68% (2006)

80% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies

65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science

56% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

80% (2007)

83% (2006)

78% (2005)

84% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

76% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies

59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science

59% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

77% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (2005)

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

Math

76% (2007)

72% (2006)

82% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science

51% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

60% (2007)

68% (2006)

55% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

77% (2006)

74% (2005)

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

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies

52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science

61% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts

68% (2007)

62% (2006)

69% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

66% (2006)

66% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies

61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science

52% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

62% (2007)

66% (2006)

68% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

54% (2006)

58% (2005)

59% (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	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
African-American	65%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	64%
Full-pay meals	95%
Disabled	44%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	52%
Male	55%
African-American	43%
White	80%
Subsidized meals	42%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	21%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	78%
African-American	78%
White	92%
Subsidized meals	77%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	47%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	76%
African-American	69%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	91%
Disabled	46%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	62%
African-American	57%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	54%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	58%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
African-American	45%
White	83%
Subsidized meals	45%
Full-pay meals	79%
Disabled	23%
Limited English proficient	50%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	75%
African-American	74%
White	94%
Subsidized meals	73%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	32%
Limited English proficient	58%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	71%
African-American	65%
White	93%
Subsidized meals	63%
Full-pay meals	93%
Disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	50%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	59%
African-American	49%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	15%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	54%
Male	64%
African-American	50%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	48%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	27%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	72%
African-American	72%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	69%
Full-pay meals	90%
Disabled	28%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	79%
Male	74%
African-American	70%
White	88%
Subsidized meals	70%
Full-pay meals	87%
Disabled	41%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	64%
African-American	62%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	82%
Disabled	27%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	51%
Male	50%
African-American	38%
White	74%
Subsidized meals	35%
Full-pay meals	75%
Disabled	10%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	52%
African-American	51%
White	81%
Subsidized meals	47%
Full-pay meals	83%
Disabled	15%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	64%
African-American	62%
White	87%
Subsidized meals	61%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	25%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	50%
African-American	39%
White	73%
Subsidized meals	41%
Full-pay meals	69%
Disabled	17%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	64%
Male	58%
African-American	47%
White	85%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	78%
Disabled	25%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	63%
African-American	58%
White	86%
Subsidized meals	57%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	25%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	69%
Male	70%
African-American	58%
White	89%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	86%
Disabled	30%

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	60%
Male	62%
African-American	51%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	51%
Full-pay meals	77%
Disabled	20%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	51%
Male	54%
African-American	37%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	35%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	14%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	57%
African-American	51%
White	84%
Subsidized meals	49%
Full-pay meals	81%
Disabled	11%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	55%
Male	54%
African-American	41%
White	82%
Subsidized meals	40%
Full-pay meals	76%
Disabled	13%

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

89% (2007)

80% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 88% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

70% (2006)

76% (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	89%
Female	93%
Male	84%
African-American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	94%
Subsidized meals	84%
Full-pay meals	94%
Disabled	30%
Not disabled	95%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	70%
African-American	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White	88%
Subsidized meals	60%
Full-pay meals	84%
Disabled	13%
Not disabled	78%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

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

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	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	36%
Graduating class of 2005	35%
Graduating class of 2004	32%

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

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	66%	40%
White, not Hispanic	32%	54%
Hispanic	1%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	65%	52%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,549	$8,295

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	57%
Student and staff support	12%	14%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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