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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 60% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 81% (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%
Female95%
Male92%
African-American90%
White98%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals97%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female69%
Male88%
African-American70%
White86%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled57%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
African-American87%
White97%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled90%
Limited English proficient64%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
African-American68%
White94%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled62%
Limited English proficient60%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
African-American79%
White84%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled43%
Limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female70%
Male77%
African-American51%
White87%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled43%
Limited English proficient72%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
African-American80%
White94%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female84%
Male87%
African-American74%
White93%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled55%
Limited English proficient78%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female84%
Male78%
African-American60%
White91%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals89%

ScienceThis School
All Students60%
Female67%
Male55%
African-American30%
White83%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled8%
Limited English proficient43%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female88%
Male73%
African-American56%
White94%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient76%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
African-American52%
White89%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled10%
Limited English proficient68%
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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