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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 70% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 44% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 73% (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 Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
African-American90%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals91%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female90%
Male65%
African-American68%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female100%
Male83%
African-American87%
White100%
Subsidized meals91%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female92%
Male65%
African-American69%
White100%
Subsidized meals76%
Disabled50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students70%
Female70%
Male69%
African-American71%
White67%
Subsidized meals69%
Disabled46%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female70%
Male55%
African-American61%
White67%
Subsidized meals61%
Disabled27%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students66%
Female74%
Male57%
African-American64%
White73%
Subsidized meals64%
Disabled30%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
African-American68%
White83%
Subsidized meals70%
Disabled46%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students44%
Female33%
Male58%
African-American53%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female42%
Male67%
African-American63%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals58%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female70%
Male73%
African-American74%
White69%
Subsidized meals73%
Disabled31%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
African-American84%
White80%
Subsidized meals82%
Disabled63%
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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