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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 61% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 82% (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 Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
African-American85%
White97%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled75%

ScienceThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
African-American77%
White94%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals88%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
African-American81%
White93%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled60%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
African-American70%
White96%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled61%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male79%
African-American80%
White80%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled70%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female83%
Male72%
African-American68%
White81%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled63%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female86%
Male69%
African-American77%
White76%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled47%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female83%
Male71%
African-American63%
White83%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled57%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
African-American71%
White75%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled36%

ScienceThis School
All Students61%
Female66%
Male56%
African-American41%
White68%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled22%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female90%
Male79%
African-American85%
White84%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled47%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
African-American74%
White79%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled38%
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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