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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 89% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 86% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 66% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 86% (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 Students89%
Female86%
Male91%
African-American77%
White93%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals95%

ScienceThis School
All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
African-Americann/a
White93%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals90%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
African-American76%
White100%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals96%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
African-American77%
White95%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals94%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
African-American83%
White86%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled77%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male78%
African-American67%
White80%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled53%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
African-American79%
White96%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled69%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
African-American79%
White91%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled63%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
White78%
Subsidized meals17%
Full-pay meals82%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
African-American36%
White86%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals74%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
African-American89%
White97%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled80%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female81%
Male98%
African-American78%
White95%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled67%
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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