The term "best" is very relative when considering schools. What may work for one child may not work for another. Considering your child's needs and family expectations, use the following tools to help you choose the school that best fits your child's needs. Most schools are willing to allow you to visit and take a tour of the school. Check school websites for information. The Richland District Two website has videos from each of its schools online. (www.richland2.org click on expanded/choice magnets)
1. For test scores for the on post schools (DDESS) Click on the link.
http://dodea.edu/datacenter/testdata.cfm
2 To compare SC standardized test scores for grades K-8 click on link and go to district and school
(PACT is the standardized test 3-8 graders take in SC. It is one of the most difficult norm referenced test in the country. States are ranked by their norm referenced test, but they don't all take the same test.)
http://ed.sc.gov/topics/assessment/scores/pact/2008/default.cfm
3. To compare SC district report cards, click on link & scroll down to district
http://ed.sc.gov/topics/researchandstats/schoolreportcard/2008/District/
4. To compare SC school report cards, click on link, click on elementary, middle or high & scroll down to specific school
http://ed.sc.gov/topics/researchandstats/schoolreportcard/2008/
5. You can also use the following sites to get information on numerous schools.
Great Schools http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/go/SC
School Matters http://www.schoolmatters.com/
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