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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 73% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 65% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (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 Students85%
Female92%
Male75%
African-American77%
White89%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female62%
Male68%
African-American39%
White83%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals85%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
African-American83%
White91%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled58%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
African-American66%
White80%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled35%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students73%
Female76%
Male71%
African-American65%
White83%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled52%

ScienceThis School
All Students72%
Female69%
Male76%
African-American59%
White92%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled38%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
African-American83%
White92%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled75%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female80%
Male87%
African-American74%
White97%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled75%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students65%
Female60%
Male68%
African-American37%
White89%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled43%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
African-American50%
White83%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals78%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
African-American67%
White94%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled48%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
African-American67%
White92%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled57%
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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