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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

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

Science
 66% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 71% (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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
African-American74%
White94%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled37%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female48%
Male56%
African-American39%
White60%
Subsidized meals38%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled14%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female78%
Male67%
African-American59%
White83%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled13%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female82%
Male81%
African-American67%
White91%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled43%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students50%
Female51%
Male50%
African-American43%
White57%
Subsidized meals37%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled15%
Limited English proficient71%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female75%
Male58%
African-American60%
White73%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient57%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female79%
Male64%
African-American68%
White77%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled13%
Limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
African-American74%
White88%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled34%
Limited English proficient91%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students75%
Female70%
Male80%
African-American65%
White81%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled60%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female60%
Male70%
African-American50%
White83%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
African-American55%
White78%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled46%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female72%
Male83%
African-American68%
White83%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled68%
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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