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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 67% (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 Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
African-American80%
White91%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled65%
Limited English proficient69%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female64%
Male62%
African-American37%
White80%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled16%
Limited English proficient60%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
African-American73%
White90%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient72%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
African-American66%
White90%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient64%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students67%
Female65%
Male68%
African-American46%
White78%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled38%
Limited English proficient50%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
African-American57%
White87%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient52%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
African-American63%
White87%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled75%
Limited English proficient58%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female87%
Male81%
African-American72%
White91%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled57%
Limited English proficient68%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students79%
Female80%
Male76%
African-American64%
White91%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled53%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female61%
Male74%
African-American40%
White82%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled15%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male76%
African-American77%
White89%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled57%
Limited English proficient33%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female78%
Male82%
African-American67%
White87%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient59%
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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