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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 56% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 84% (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 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female71%
Male89%
African-Americann/a
White83%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals88%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female64%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
White77%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals81%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male82%
African-American73%
White86%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals84%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
African-American87%
White93%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals92%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students83%
Female80%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals86%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female82%
Male68%
African-Americann/a
White80%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals82%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
African-American57%
White97%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals94%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male88%
African-American69%
White95%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals94%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students56%
Female46%
Male63%
African-American45%
White59%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals61%
Disabled27%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
African-American60%
White74%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled35%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
African-American79%
White88%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals93%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female83%
Male92%
African-American77%
White89%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled82%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female81%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
White76%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals81%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
African-Americann/a
White84%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals86%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male78%
African-American70%
White83%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals90%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
African-American55%
White88%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals91%
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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