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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 66% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

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

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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 Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African-American91%
White94%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals97%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female70%
Male60%
African-American45%
White80%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled33%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male73%
African-American61%
White88%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled44%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
African-American67%
White91%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled58%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
African-American45%
White82%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled36%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female80%
Male71%
African-American60%
White85%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled29%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female80%
Male73%
African-American59%
White89%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled44%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female84%
Male85%
African-American68%
White93%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled56%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students73%
Female76%
Male71%
African-American57%
White84%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals84%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female64%
Male70%
African-American44%
White78%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled21%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male75%
African-American60%
White89%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled39%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female71%
Male82%
African-American52%
White88%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals88%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

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 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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