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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Social Studies
 39% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 31% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 41% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 37% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 31% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 46% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 45% (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 Students39%
Female46%
Male33%
African-American41%
White36%
Subsidized meals40%
Disabled21%

ScienceThis School
All Students31%
Female41%
Male22%
African-American31%
White36%
Subsidized meals31%
Disabled5%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students41%
Female61%
Male23%
African-American41%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals41%
Disabled7%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female75%
Male53%
African-American62%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals64%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students31%
Female36%
Male26%
African-American24%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals26%

ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female28%
Male30%
African-American22%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals28%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students46%
Female57%
Male36%
African-American38%
White92%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled6%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female62%
Male54%
African-American53%
White83%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals64%
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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