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Preschool | Grades 6-12 | SC Public Charter School District

Calhoun Falls Charter School is located in Calhoun Falls, SC and is one of 11 schools in Sc Public Charter School District. It is a charter school that serves 198 students in grades 6-12.

Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.

Calhoun Falls Charter School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Calhoun Falls Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Calhoun Falls Charter School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Calhoun Falls Charter School's students and teachers. more

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205 Edgefield St, Calhoun Falls, SC 29628

(864) 418-8014

SC Public Charter School District

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 198

45% 55%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Calhoun Falls Charter School had 78% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

55%

Black

41%

Two or More Races

Hispanic

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SC Public Charter School District District Spending

$1,759Per Pupil

The SC Public Charter School District spends $1,759 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 38% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about SC Public Charter School District District

11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Calhoun Falls Charter School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the PASS

What is it?

The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the HSAP

What is it?

The High School Assessment Program (HSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grade 10 are assessed in English/language arts and math.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of 1-4. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 2, in order to meet standards and pass the test.

About the SAT

What is it?

The SAT Reasoning Test is a voluntary college admissions test used to assess critical thinking skills and student ability to analyze and solve problems.

Which Grades and Subjects?

The SAT Reasoning Test assesses high school students in three sections: math, critical reading, and writing. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 11 or 12.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score from 600 to 2400 by combining the test results from the three 800-point sections.

English Language Arts

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63%

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73%

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72%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

Mathematics

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66%

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61%

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70%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

Science

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44%

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53%

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61%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

Social Studies

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69%

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72%

state

79%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

Writing

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63%

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72%

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72%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

English Language Arts

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43%

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70%

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69%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

Mathematics

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36%

district

57%

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67%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

Science

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52%

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73%

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Social Studies

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33%

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62%

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Writing

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41%

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60%

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70%

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44%

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64%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

Mathematics

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56%

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50%

state

63%

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Science

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79%

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63%

state

68%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

Social Studies

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39%

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62%

state

69%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

Writing

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61%

district

70%

state

72%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2010)

Language Arts

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76%

district

86%

state

86%

High School Assessment Program (HSAP) Results (2010)

Math

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74%

district

76%

state

82%

High School Assessment Program (HSAP) Results (2010)

Average Critical Reading Score

school

427

state

501

SAT Results (2010)

Average Mathematics Score

school

472

state

516

SAT Results (2010)

Average Writing Score

school

431

state

492

SAT Results (2010)

Overall Score

school

1331

state

1509

SAT Results (2010)

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English Language Arts

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63%

district

74%

state

70%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Mathematics

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50%

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61%

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73%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Science

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33%

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state

65%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Social Studies

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47%

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72%

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78%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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English Language Arts

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59%

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73%

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68%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Mathematics

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84%

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64%

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70%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Science

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74%

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70%

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72%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Social Studies

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55%

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52%

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64%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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English Language Arts

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48%

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67%

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68%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Mathematics

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36%

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52%

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70%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Science

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38%

district

57%

state

70%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Social Studies

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40%

district

59%

state

72%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Writing

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52%

district

64%

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68%

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Results (2011)

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Language Arts

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90%

district

84%

state

89%

High School Assessment Program (HSAP) Results (2011)

change 7%

Math

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69%

district

63%

state

81%

High School Assessment Program (HSAP) Results (2011)

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Average Critical Reading Score

school

512

state

497

SAT Results (2011)

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Average Mathematics Score

school

462

state

514

SAT Results (2011)

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Average Writing Score

school

456

state

489

SAT Results (2011)

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Overall Score

school

1430

state

1500

SAT Results (2011)

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4 out of 10

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About the PASS

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

About the HSAP

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

About the SAT

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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Science

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Social Studies

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Social Studies

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Language Arts

Math

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