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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 61% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 56% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 51% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 48% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 77% (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 Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
White92%
Subsidized meals78%
Limited English proficient60%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female77%
Male50%
African-American54%
White83%
Subsidized meals64%
Limited English proficient50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female80%
Male64%
African-American65%
White79%
Subsidized meals71%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient68%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
African-American60%
White87%
Subsidized meals66%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient57%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students61%
Female69%
Male50%
African-American47%
White83%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient55%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female51%
Male53%
African-American27%
White69%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled44%
Limited English proficient65%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students56%
Female62%
Male47%
African-American37%
White69%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient65%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female58%
Male61%
African-American27%
White79%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled56%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students51%
Female63%
Male42%
African-American33%
White58%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled27%

ScienceThis School
All Students48%
Female43%
Male48%
African-American38%
White62%
Subsidized meals41%
Limited English proficient46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Female69%
Male51%
African-American50%
White60%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient77%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female80%
Male66%
African-American71%
White68%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient84%
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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