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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 83% (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 Students92%
Female86%
Male97%
African-American90%
White93%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled89%

ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
African-American70%
White95%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled60%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
African-American83%
White94%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled83%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
African-American75%
White94%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled76%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students79%
Female77%
Male82%
African-American75%
White80%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled40%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
African-American75%
White74%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female92%
Male74%
African-American100%
White78%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled53%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
African-American92%
White78%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled73%

ScienceThis School
All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
African-Americann/a
White87%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals92%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female95%
Male83%
African-American77%
White94%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled70%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female87%
Male86%
African-American62%
White91%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled70%
Limited English proficient70%
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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