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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 4

Social Studies
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 73% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 67% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% 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 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
African-American74%
White90%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled68%
Limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
African-American46%
White84%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient65%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female93%
Male80%
African-American79%
White91%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled47%
Limited English proficient59%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female90%
Male87%
African-American82%
White91%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled65%
Limited English proficient82%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students72%
Female71%
Male73%
African-American53%
White81%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled32%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female56%
Male69%
African-American43%
White70%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled32%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
African-American67%
White83%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient77%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female79%
Male87%
African-American69%
White87%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled48%
Limited English proficient100%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
African-American87%
White88%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled70%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female63%
Male71%
African-American52%
White76%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
African-American68%
White78%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled26%
Limited English proficient77%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
African-American76%
White87%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled41%
Limited English proficient91%
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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