Superintendent: Dr. Gregory D. Little Board Chair: Mrs. Cynthia S. Smith Phone: 8038211283 District Address: 100 Tarrar Springs Road Lexington, SC 29072 Student Enrollment:
26712
This indicator displays the SC READY ELA and Math test results for elementary and middle school students and the End-of-Course English II and Algebra I test results for high school students.
NOTE: Additional Achievement results disaggregated across subgroups can be found in the Download Data section of this website as well as on the State Assessment Results pages.
This indicator displays the SC READY Science test results for elementary and middle school students and the End-of-Course Biology and U.S. History test results for high school students.
By Domains: (The cut score for "Overall" was used across all domains in order to provide comparative information. Does not necessarily reflect domain level readiness.)
Social Foundation
49.3%
49.2%
Language and Literacy
30.3%
33%
Mathematics
23.6%
29.3%
Physical Well-Being
49.8%
52.1%
First and Second Grade Students on Track for Success in ELA and Math
Our District
Statewide
%
N
%
N
Second grade students who are on track for success in English Language Arts at the third grade.
48.9%
1729
48%
56115
Second grade students who are on track for success in Mathematics at the third grade.
48.9%
1729
48%
56115
First grade students who are on track for success in English Language Arts at the second grade
62.1%
1811
50.8%
56394
First grade students who are on track for success in Mathematics at the second grade
63%
1811
54.1%
56394
Preparing for Success
Details Student Performance across District and State
The goal is that students who are learning the English language will become proficient in English within at least five years of their initial enrollment in public schools.
Note: In 2020, the cohort of students measured for CCR changed from just graduates to all students in the four-year on-time graduation cohort (graduates and non graduates).
No Current Records for School(s) Available.
Additional Information
Our District
Change from Last Year
Number of seniors who have completed FAFSA forms
N/AV
N/A
Percent of seniors completing college applications
60.4
Down from 78.8
Percent of seniors eligible for LIFE scholarship
68.7
N/A
Percent of seniors eligible for Palmetto Fellows scholarship
7.5
N/A
College Enrollment: Percentage of graduates from the prior year’s graduating cohort who were enrolled in an in-state or out-of-state two- or four-year college in the Fall immediately following their graduation year.
74.9
Down from 76.6
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Number
Students enrolled in CTE courses
5270
CTE completers
787
Total students earning national or state credential
1355
Industry Credentials earned by Career Cluster (A student may have earned multiple credentials)
275
98
Advanced Manufacturing
76
Agriculture
27
Arts, Entertainment, & Design
0
Construction
1
Digital Technology
3
Education
1233
Energy & Natural Resources
Data N/A
Financial Services
504
Healthcare & Human Servies
65
Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
1
Management & Entrepreneurship
8
Marketing & Sales
44
Public Service & Safety
33
Supply Chain & Transportation
0
Universal
28
College and Career Readiness Details
College Ready
Diploma earners who are college ready
53.4% (898 / 1681)
53.4%
Diploma earners who achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or higher
36.2% (608 / 1681)
36.2%
Diploma earners who achieved an SAT score of 1020 or higher
40% (673 / 1681)
40%
Diploma earners who earned an Advanced Placement (AP) score of three or higher
30.5% (513 / 1681)
30.5%
Diploma earners who earned an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of four or higher
0.5% (9 / 1681)
0.5%
Diploma earners who completed six hours of dual credit course work with a grade of C or higher
13.7% (231 / 1681)
13.7%
Career Ready
Diploma earners who are career ready
84.1% (1414 / 1681)
84.1%
Diploma earners who have completed Career and Technical Education (CTE) with certification
17.4% (293 / 1681)
17.4%
Diploma earners who completed a state-approved work-based learning experience
13.8% (232 / 1681)
13.8%
Diploma earners who earned a platinum, gold, or silver certificate on the career readiness assessment
78.3% (1316 / 1681)
78.3%
Diploma earners who took the ASVAB and scored 31 or higher
6.7% (113 / 1681)
6.7%
The ACT
Average ACT Score Achieved by Students : English, Math, Reading, Science, Composite of all four tests
Average ACT Score Achieved by Students : Writing
Composite
English
Reading
Mathematics
Science
D
20.3
19.5
20.8
20
20.5
Composite
English
Reading
Mathematics
Science
S
18.6
17.5
19
18.5
18.7
Writing
D
5.9
Writing
S
5.7
Percent of Students Meeting ACT College-Ready Benchmarks
English Benchmark Score: 18
Math Benchmark Score: 22
Reading Benchmark Score: 22
Science Benchmark Score: 23
All 4 Subjects
58
36.3
43.3
34.9
23.1
ACT® benchmarks are scores on the ACT subject-area tests that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.
Career Readiness Assessment
Percent of Students Earning Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze Ready to Work (R2W) Certificate
Students who received a bronze Certificate
Students who received a gold Certificate
Students who received a platinum Certificate
Students who received a silver Certificate
Our District
12.9
14.1
4.1
59.3
Students who received a bronze Certificate
Students who received a gold Certificate
Students who received a platinum Certificate
Students who received a silver Certificate
Statewide
19.7
10.2
3
50.5
Percent and Number of Students Taking Career Readiness Assessment and Earning Ready to Work (R2W) Certificate
Total number of students who tested on all three tests.
Students who did NOT receive a Certificate
Students who DID receive a Certificate
Students who received a bronze Certificate
Students who received a silver Certificate
Students who received a gold Certificate
Students who received a platinum Certificate
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
Our District
1787
9.6%
171
90.4%
1616
12.9%
231
59.3%
1059
14.1%
252
4.1%
74
Statewide
51248
16.7%
8538
83.3%
42710
19.7%
10074
50.5%
25864
10.2%
5243
3.0%
1529
Level score requirements for each certificate level
Certificate Level
Level Score Requirements
Certificate levels correspond to the skill requirements of profiled jobs in the ACT JobPro® database
Platinum
Minimum score of 6 on each of the three core subtests*
Indicates the skills required for approximately 99% of profiled jobs
Gold
Minimum score of 5 on each of the three core subtests*
Indicates the skills required for at least 93% of profiled jobs
Silver
Minimum score of 4 on each of the three core subtests*
Indicates the skills required for at least 69% of profiled jobs
Bronze
Minimum score of 3 on each of the three core subtests*
Indicates the skills required for at least 17% of profiled jobs
*The three core Career Readiness subtests are: Applied Mathematics,Reading for Information, and Locating Information.
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate ®(IB)
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) are rigorous programs dedicated to educational excellence. AP and IB courses provide a challenging educational program that prepares students for selective universities and colleges. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1-5; IB exams are scored on a scale of 1-7.
Percent of Exams with Passing Scores (AP: 3 OR higher/IB: 4 or higher)
62.7%
76.6%
Number of Students Taking Exam
1551
32
Number of Exams Administered
2332
77
Dual Enrollment
This measure provides the percentage of students (11th and 12th grade students) enrolled in dual credit / dual enrollment classes during the school year who obtain a grade that provides college credit (grade of C or better).
Number of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Courses
419
Percent of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Courses
12.6%
Percent of 11th/12th grade students who completed six hours of dual enrollment course work with a grade of C or higher
66.1%
The SAT
The SAT is a standardized test often used in the college admissions process. Its' aim is to assess the student's readiness for college. The current test consists of two 800 point sections testing Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Mathematics. The highest composite score on the SAT is 1600. Most students take the test, which is offered several times per year, during their junior or senior year of high school. The district and state averages are included for comparison. State averages for SAT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state.
Percent of Students Tested
Average Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score
Average Math Score
Average Composite Score
Our District
67.4
541
527
1067
Statewide
57.2
521
500
1021
The highest composite score on the SAT is 1600. For each of the two sections of the test, the highest score is 800.
Note: The new SAT data (as of 2017) cannot be compared to that of previous years because the redesigned SAT is a different assessment using a different scale.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is designed to measure what students across the nation know and can do in 10 subjects areas, including mathematics, reading,
science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography and U.S. History. The main NAEP tests selected samples of the students population in grades 4, 8 and 12. Long-term trend assessments are given to
samples of students ages 9, 13 and 17.
Mathematics Grade 8 Inclusion Rates for Specific Subgroups
Percent Include
Students with Disabilities
92
English Language Learners
97
By 2030, at least 75% of students at or
above grade level
State Goals
Federal law requires that each state report card include long-term goals and measurements
of interim progress for all students and defined subgroups of students. This section reports the long-term goals
and performance of all students statewide. The goals below are from our state's
2019 ESSA plan approved by the United States Department of Education. Information on subgroup performance may be found
in the "Download Data" section on the main page.
Baseline
Targets
Current Year
2019 ESSA Plan Goals
2017
2020
2026
2035
2019
Percent scoring level 2 or above - English/ELA - All Students
74.2%
79.5%
82.1%
90.0%
73.2%
Percent scoring level 2 or above - Math - All Students
75.8%
79.5%
82.1%
90.0%
73.3%
Percent scoring level 3 or above - English/ELA - All Students
43.2%
47.7%
56.6%
70.0%
49.5%
Percent scoring level 3 or above - Math - All Students
46.0%
50.0%
58.0%
70.0%
48.9%
Percent of Students Graduating On-Time* (All Students)
82.6%
83.8%
86.3%
90.0%
81.1%
Percent of EL Students meeting 70% proficiency target
31.0%
37.4%
50.2%
70.0%
49.8%
*On-time graduation means graduation within four years of the initial enrollment in High School.
2019 ESSA Plan Goals
Defined As:
90% of Students at Level 2 or higher on following state assessments
70% of Students at Level 3 or higher on following state assessments
Level
Elementary/Middle Schools English language arts (ELA) and Math Based on SC READY Results
High School End-of-Course Assessment in English language arts (English 1) and Math (Algbra 1)
SC ALT*
1
Does Not Meet Expectations
F
Emerging
2
Approaches Expectations
D
Foundational
3
Meets Expectations
C
Increasing
4
Exceeds Expectations
B
Applied
5
A
*SC ALT - is an alternate assessment that is developed to meet the needs of students with significant disabilities who cannot particiapte in the regular assessment even with appropriate accommodations.
Student Engagement
Percentage of Students Scoring "Committed" on Student Engagement Survey
55.7%
55.7%
Domains of School Engagement
Cognitive
54.3%
54.3%
Behavioral
56.4%
56.4%
Emotional
56.4%
56.4%
Participation Rate
(Note: if fewer than 80% of the students participated in the survey, the "Total Percent Committed" was lowered prior to calculating a rating. For more information about the methodology, please see the EOC Accountability Manual.)
96.8%
96.8%
Additional Information
Our District
Change from Last Year
Percent of students served by gifted and talented program
25.3
Down from 26.6
Percent of students retained
1.1
No change
Principal's/Superintendent's/Director's years at school/district
3
Up from 2
Chronic Absenteeism Rate
12.1
Down from 12.8
Results of Teacher, Student, and Parent Opinion Surveys
Teachers
Students
Parents
Number of surveys returned
1767
5883
2075
Percent satisfied with learning environment
91.4%
80.2%
88%
Percent satisfied with social and physical environment
Percent of K-3 teachers who are certified in Read to Succeed reading certification
36.7
N/A
Percent of teachers with advanced degrees
65.5
Up from 65.0
Teacher attendance rate
94.3
Up from 93.4
Average teacher salary
$52,689
Up from $51,791
Percent of teachers on continuing contract
82.5
Up from 81.9
Percent of teachers returning from previous year - current year
90.5
Up from 89.7
Percent of teachers returning from previous year - three year average
90.5
Down from 91.2
Percent of teacher vacancies for more than 9 weeks
0.1
N/A
Prime instructional time
88.3
Up from 86.9
Student-teacher ratio in core subjects
25.7 to 1
Up from 24.3 to 1
Percent of inexperienced teachers teaching in core classes
11.9
Up from 0
Number of inexperienced teachers teaching in core classes
99
Up from 0
Percent of out-of-field teachers teaching in core classes
2.5
Up from 0
Number of out-of-field teachers teaching in core classes
21
Up from 0
ESSA regulations require states to post on their report cards information about teachers with emergency or provisional credentials. South Carolina does not award emergency or provisional credentials, thus that metric is not listed.