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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 82% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

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

Science
 81% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

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

Science
 66% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (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 Students82%
Female91%
Male75%
African-American60%
White100%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient86%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female74%
Male65%
African-American60%
White76%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled56%
Limited English proficient60%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
African-American80%
White91%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled64%
Limited English proficient83%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female68%
Male68%
African-American48%
White77%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled43%
Limited English proficient72%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
African-American65%
White83%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient88%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female78%
Male83%
African-American52%
White91%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient83%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female82%
Male75%
African-American61%
White90%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
African-American52%
White91%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient79%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students76%
Female72%
Male78%
African-Americann/a
White81%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals86%
Limited English proficient75%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
African-American50%
White73%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals72%
Limited English proficient69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female85%
Male65%
African-American56%
White79%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female88%
Male72%
African-American61%
White81%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled44%
Limited English proficient89%
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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