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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 69% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 69% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 47% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 61% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 43% (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 Students69%
Female75%
Male64%
African-American70%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals68%
Limited English proficient50%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female59%
Male56%
African-American52%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female81%
Male61%
African-American66%
White92%
Subsidized meals72%
Disabled8%
Limited English proficient63%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female74%
Male58%
African-American64%
White92%
Subsidized meals65%
Disabled8%
Limited English proficient47%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students69%
Female68%
Male68%
African-American60%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female39%
Male58%
African-American42%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%
Disabled18%
Limited English proficient55%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students47%
Female50%
Male45%
African-American46%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient27%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female61%
Male66%
African-American54%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals66%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient100%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students61%
Female63%
Male59%
African-American64%
White50%
Subsidized meals63%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female77%
Male57%
African-American68%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals63%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Female81%
Male61%
African-American70%
White77%
Subsidized meals70%
Disabled10%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
African-American82%
White85%
Subsidized meals85%
Disabled10%
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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