Whale Branch Middle School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 33% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 53% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 55% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Grade 7

Social Studies
 36% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 42% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 46% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Grade 8

Social Studies
 52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science
 34% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 48% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 41% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 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

See South Carolina's state standards

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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

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 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