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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 84% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 70% (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%
Female85%
Male82%
African-American61%
White90%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female56%
Male74%
African-American32%
White80%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled42%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female90%
Male79%
African-American70%
White90%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled55%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
African-American68%
White83%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled42%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students70%
Female71%
Male69%
African-American55%
White78%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled20%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
African-American50%
White78%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled15%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female82%
Male70%
African-American71%
White81%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled24%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
African-American68%
White82%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled30%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African-American70%
White76%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals80%

ScienceThis School
All Students54%
Female54%
Male54%
African-American50%
White55%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabled27%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female79%
Male69%
African-American69%
White77%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled33%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
African-American69%
White91%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled54%
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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