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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 65% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 56% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 26% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 61% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 52% (2008)
 26% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 22% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 46% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 38% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 54% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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

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  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 StudiesThis School
All Students65%
Female80%
Male46%
African-American63%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals68%

ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Female33%
African-American35%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female73%
Male70%
African-American68%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals73%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female53%
Male53%
African-American49%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals56%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students56%
Female53%
Male59%
African-American56%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%

ScienceThis School
All Students26%
Female31%
Male18%
African-American24%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals25%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Female66%
Male55%
African-American60%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%
Disabled8%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female44%
Male50%
African-American44%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals45%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students52%
Male36%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%

ScienceThis School
All Students22%
Female23%
Male20%
African-American22%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals22%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students46%
Female59%
Male33%
African-American44%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals43%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female62%
Male54%
African-American55%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals56%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students38%
Female26%
Male54%
African-American36%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%

ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female29%
Male29%
African-American28%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals22%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students54%
Female53%
Male56%
African-American53%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female44%
Male56%
African-American47%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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  

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