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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Social Studies
 34% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 59% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 57% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 37% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 53% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students34%
Female34%
Male35%
African-American28%
White60%
Subsidized meals30%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled7%
Limited English proficient42%

ScienceThis School
All Students59%
Female60%
Male57%
African-American52%
White84%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient77%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Female68%
Male48%
African-American51%
White83%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled10%
Limited English proficient69%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female65%
Male63%
African-American56%
White88%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient85%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students57%
Female61%
Male53%
African-American52%
White91%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled8%

ScienceThis School
All Students37%
Female25%
Male45%
African-American36%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals35%
Full-pay meals55%
Disabled10%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Female59%
Male47%
African-American52%
White71%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals66%
Disabled8%
Limited English proficient42%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female46%
Male61%
African-American50%
White77%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled15%
Limited English proficient67%
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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