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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 96% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 75% (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 Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
African-American92%
White97%
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled85%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female82%
Male78%
African-American62%
White84%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals91%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
African-American78%
White92%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled57%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African-American88%
White95%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled63%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students75%
Female70%
Male80%
African-American50%
White80%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled33%

ScienceThis School
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African-American57%
White88%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled33%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African-American73%
White93%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals92%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
African-American89%
White96%
Subsidized meals92%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled64%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
African-American50%
White86%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals86%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
Male65%
African-American35%
White75%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled25%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
African-American55%
White90%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals90%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male83%
African-American53%
White91%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled33%
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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