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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

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

Math
 81% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 44% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 61% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

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

Math
 91% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (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
 84% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female63%
Male71%
African-Americann/a
White68%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled62%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female67%
Male66%
African-Americann/a
White66%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled24%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female88%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
White78%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals86%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
African-Americann/a
White81%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students44%
Female36%
Male51%
African-American31%
White44%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals49%
Disabled27%

ScienceThis School
All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
African-American62%
White62%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled35%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
African-American67%
White73%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled29%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
African-American73%
White92%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled83%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students84%
Female80%
Male87%
African-Americann/a
White85%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled60%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female63%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
White66%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
African-American69%
White80%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled32%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female81%
Male86%
African-American64%
White85%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled69%
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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