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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 98% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 96% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 96% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% 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 Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
White97%
Subsidized meals97%
Full-pay meals100%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female65%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
White74%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals90%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
African-American92%
White97%
Subsidized meals94%
Full-pay meals100%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female66%
Male76%
African-American67%
White72%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled33%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students81%
Female79%
Male83%
African-American80%
White83%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled83%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
African-American80%
White83%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled75%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
African-American70%
White82%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals95%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
African-American40%
White84%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled67%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students88%
Female82%
Male92%
African-Americann/a
White90%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals100%

ScienceThis School
All Students83%
Female90%
Male75%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals88%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
African-Americann/a
White96%
Subsidized meals98%
Full-pay meals93%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female73%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
White80%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals87%
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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