PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 90% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 99% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 94% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 98% (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

See South Carolina's state standards

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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 Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
African-American92%
White98%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled91%
Limited English proficient100%

ScienceThis School
All Students90%
Female81%
Male97%
African-American73%
White93%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled71%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
African-American96%
White98%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled84%
Limited English proficient100%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
African-American78%
White98%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled80%
Limited English proficient95%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
African-American73%
White97%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled86%

ScienceThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
African-American73%
White94%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled79%
Limited English proficient82%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African-American91%
White100%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabled93%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
African-American82%
White97%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled86%
Limited English proficient82%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students92%
Female89%
Male95%
African-American73%
White98%
Full-pay meals97%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
African-American46%
White89%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals88%
Limited English proficient80%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
African-American82%
White96%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled60%
Limited English proficient85%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
African-American82%
White97%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled70%
Limited English proficient87%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2006 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2005-2006


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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