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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 13% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 34% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 30% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 49% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies
 24% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 33% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 29% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 30% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 31% (2005)
 27% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

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

Science
 17% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 35% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 33% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 30% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 30% (2005)
 25% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students59%
Female67%
Male53%
African-American59%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals63%

ScienceThis School
All Students13%
Female9%
Male16%
African-American13%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals12%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students34%
Female39%
Male29%
African-American34%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals34%
Full-pay meals36%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female52%
Male42%
African-American46%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals33%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students24%
Female18%
Male30%
African-American23%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals26%
Disabled13%

ScienceThis School
All Students33%
Female35%
Male31%
African-American31%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals36%
Disabled17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students29%
Female38%
Male21%
African-American29%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals31%
Full-pay meals17%
Disabled13%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
African-American51%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled17%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students23%
Female30%
Male15%
African-American22%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals24%
Disabled8%

ScienceThis School
All Students17%
Female21%
Male14%
African-American14%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students35%
Female42%
Male28%
African-American34%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals34%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled9%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female34%
Male25%
African-American28%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals29%
Full-pay meals39%
Disabled9%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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