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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 65% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 67% (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 Students94%
Female90%
Male100%
African-American92%
White97%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals100%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female69%
Male82%
African-American67%
White84%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled59%
Limited English proficient73%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female85%
Male78%
African-American79%
White88%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled48%
Limited English proficient81%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
African-American79%
White91%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled67%
Limited English proficient100%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students75%
Female89%
Male63%
African-American58%
White84%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled59%
Limited English proficient63%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female76%
Male64%
African-American50%
White80%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient57%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female91%
Male70%
African-American58%
White90%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled64%
Limited English proficient74%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female80%
Male69%
African-American62%
White82%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient62%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students65%
Female58%
Male73%
African-American59%
White83%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals85%
Limited English proficient46%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female61%
Male76%
African-American47%
White84%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals90%
Limited English proficient60%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
African-American63%
White89%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled56%
Limited English proficient76%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
African-American63%
White89%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled56%
Limited English proficient73%
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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