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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Social Studies
 62% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 80% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 82% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 72% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
Data not available for this school (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 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
African-American46%
White67%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient40%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female73%
Male66%
African-American50%
White75%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient40%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female91%
Male74%
African-American78%
White82%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
African-American76%
White87%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled48%
Limited English proficient73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
African-American76%
White83%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled40%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female74%
Male70%
African-American39%
White80%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled13%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
African-American73%
White87%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled29%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male84%
African-American70%
White89%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled37%
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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