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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 56% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 23% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 34% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 45% (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 Students71%
Female65%
Male80%
African-American69%
White79%
Subsidized meals70%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female57%
Male46%
African-American56%
White60%
Subsidized meals52%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
African-American84%
White71%
Subsidized meals73%
Limited English proficient47%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
African-American66%
White83%
Subsidized meals69%
Limited English proficient53%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students56%
Female59%
Male53%
African-American53%
White66%
Subsidized meals55%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient40%

ScienceThis School
All Students39%
Female35%
Male42%
African-American19%
White62%
Subsidized meals37%
Disabled19%
Limited English proficient30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students63%
Female71%
Male55%
African-American56%
White69%
Subsidized meals61%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient60%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female53%
Male55%
African-American44%
White66%
Subsidized meals52%
Disabled19%
Limited English proficient50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students23%
Female33%
African-American21%
White21%
Subsidized meals23%

ScienceThis School
All Students34%
Female37%
Male31%
African-American19%
White50%
Subsidized meals35%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students51%
Female56%
Male44%
African-American40%
White63%
Subsidized meals51%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient53%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female56%
Male63%
African-American53%
White63%
Subsidized meals57%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient60%
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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