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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 90% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 45% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 58% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 50% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 20% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 57% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 70% (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

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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 Students90%
Female100%
Male79%
African-American83%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals90%

ScienceThis School
All Students46%
Female64%
Male29%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Limited English proficient27%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female82%
Male56%
African-American79%
White71%
Subsidized meals68%
Limited English proficient53%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female76%
Male54%
African-American65%
White80%
Subsidized meals64%
Limited English proficient61%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students45%
Female40%
Male47%
African-American36%
White55%
Subsidized meals45%
Disabled10%
Limited English proficient50%

ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Female17%
Male30%
African-American28%
White46%
Subsidized meals23%
Limited English proficient15%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students58%
Female70%
Male51%
African-American52%
White91%
Subsidized meals58%
Limited English proficient44%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female65%
Male60%
African-American60%
White82%
Subsidized meals61%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient55%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students50%
Female60%
Male39%
African-American41%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%

ScienceThis School
All Students20%
Female11%
Male36%
African-Americann/a
White27%
Subsidized meals19%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Female67%
Male43%
African-American57%
White56%
Subsidized meals55%
Limited English proficient69%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female65%
Male42%
African-American56%
White67%
Subsidized meals55%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient47%
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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