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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 48% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 60% (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 Students76%
Female83%
Male70%
African-American63%
White92%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient59%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female49%
Male52%
African-American35%
White73%
Subsidized meals23%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient18%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female79%
Male68%
African-American67%
White90%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient47%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female72%
Male64%
African-American52%
White86%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient47%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students48%
Female48%
Male49%
African-American20%
White69%
Subsidized meals19%
Full-pay meals65%
Disabled14%
Limited English proficient25%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female59%
Male58%
African-American32%
White79%
Subsidized meals30%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled19%
Limited English proficient34%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female77%
Male61%
African-American50%
White90%
Subsidized meals37%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient40%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female74%
Male66%
African-American39%
White90%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled28%
Limited English proficient51%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female72%
Male84%
African-American67%
White87%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient64%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female69%
Male68%
African-American48%
White87%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled44%
Limited English proficient41%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female79%
Male74%
African-American60%
White96%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient47%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female66%
Male73%
African-American53%
White84%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient52%
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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