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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 95% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 67% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 79% (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 Students95%
Female100%
Male92%
African-American82%
White100%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals100%

ScienceThis School
All Students83%
Female74%
Male94%
African-American69%
White95%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals91%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female100%
Male84%
African-American85%
White95%
Subsidized meals92%
Full-pay meals90%
Limited English proficient91%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
African-American74%
White95%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals90%
Limited English proficient83%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female78%
Male93%
African-American85%
White91%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled83%
Limited English proficient69%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female63%
Male78%
African-American67%
White86%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled58%
Limited English proficient39%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
African-American78%
White88%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled58%
Limited English proficient46%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
African-American78%
White95%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled67%
Limited English proficient62%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students67%
Female63%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White74%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals83%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female76%
Male71%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals92%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male79%
African-American62%
White93%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals92%
Limited English proficient75%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
African-American85%
White91%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals90%
Limited English proficient67%
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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