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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 76% (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 Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
African-American80%
White85%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled55%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female71%
Male62%
African-American36%
White73%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female93%
Male76%
African-American73%
White88%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled33%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female75%
Male68%
African-American63%
White73%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled9%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students59%
Female55%
Male62%
African-American44%
White61%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals64%
Disabled22%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female73%
Male68%
African-American58%
White74%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled25%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female84%
Male71%
African-American67%
White80%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled33%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
African-American67%
White85%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled34%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female78%
Male82%
African-American55%
White86%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled23%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
African-American36%
White82%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled36%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female84%
Male76%
African-American60%
White85%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled26%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female68%
Male78%
African-American51%
White79%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled36%
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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