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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (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 Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
African-American79%
White90%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled80%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
African-American64%
White90%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
African-American80%
White92%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled57%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female79%
Male84%
African-American68%
White87%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled38%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
African-American77%
White77%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
African-American62%
White79%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled60%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female90%
Male71%
African-American71%
White83%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled60%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
African-American82%
White88%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled60%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female78%
Male83%
African-American67%
White85%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled40%

ScienceThis School
All Students72%
Female71%
Male73%
African-American60%
White75%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals75%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
African-American79%
White86%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled38%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
African-American79%
White89%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%
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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