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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 95% (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)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 65% (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%
Female85%
Male92%
African-Americann/a
White91%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals93%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
African-American70%
White79%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled57%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
African-American100%
White90%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled85%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
African-American94%
White87%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled70%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female84%
Male85%
African-American65%
White89%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled62%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
African-American65%
White82%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled43%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female93%
Male79%
African-American75%
White89%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled47%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
African-American65%
White90%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled67%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students65%
Female64%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
White64%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals62%

ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female62%
Male55%
African-American23%
White69%
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male79%
African-American63%
White83%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled53%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female75%
Male75%
African-American47%
White78%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled48%
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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