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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 84% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
African-American69%
White93%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled53%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female74%
Male63%
African-American46%
White80%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals76%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
African-American68%
White84%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled7%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female84%
Male75%
African-American59%
White90%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled17%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
African-American62%
White84%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled23%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female79%
Male78%
African-American65%
White87%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled29%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male78%
African-American74%
White92%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled40%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female83%
Male86%
African-American69%
White93%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled46%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female80%
Male70%
African-American63%
White80%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled25%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female68%
Male67%
African-American44%
White84%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled36%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
African-American67%
White91%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled67%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
African-American68%
White92%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals90%
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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