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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 38% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 53% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 52% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 87% (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 Students38%
Female36%
Male40%
African-American38%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals32%

ScienceThis School
All Students44%
Female39%
Male50%
African-American40%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female87%
Male55%
African-American73%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals73%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female54%
Male55%
African-American51%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students53%
Female53%
Male53%
African-American53%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%

ScienceThis School
All Students39%
Female53%
Male26%
African-American38%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals38%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female77%
Male68%
African-American74%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female59%
Male58%
African-American59%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals59%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students52%
Female46%
Male60%
African-American52%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals50%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Male73%
African-American84%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals78%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students66%
Female85%
Male48%
African-American65%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals63%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female65%
Male76%
African-American70%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
African-American81%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals82%

ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Male38%
African-American42%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals42%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Female82%
Male60%
African-American69%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals70%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female71%
Male78%
African-American74%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%
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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