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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 84% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 73% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 79% (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 Students84%
Female78%
Male90%
African-American83%
White92%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled82%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female62%
Male57%
African-Americann/a
White75%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female86%
Male71%
African-American62%
White85%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled37%
Limited English proficient80%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female68%
Male59%
African-American43%
White75%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient40%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students73%
Female80%
Male65%
African-American62%
White79%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled29%

ScienceThis School
All Students62%
Female67%
Male57%
African-American41%
White79%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled29%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female82%
Male62%
African-American66%
White81%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled21%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
African-American66%
White83%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled29%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female61%
Male91%
African-Americann/a
White81%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals86%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female57%
Male45%
African-Americann/a
White60%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals60%
Disabled10%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female77%
Male71%
African-American77%
White73%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient77%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
African-American77%
White83%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled47%
Limited English proficient88%
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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