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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 49% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 74% (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 Students94%
Female87%
Male100%
African-American94%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals94%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female46%
Male67%
African-American55%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals57%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female93%
Male78%
African-American85%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals83%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female54%
Male66%
African-American58%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students77%
Female75%
Male80%
African-American78%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled64%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female75%
Male80%
African-American76%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female80%
Male71%
African-American74%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals79%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female61%
Male77%
African-American68%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled43%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students79%
Female69%
Male86%
African-American77%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals77%

ScienceThis School
All Students49%
Female53%
Male44%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female75%
Male69%
African-American70%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals70%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female82%
Male69%
African-American75%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals73%
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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