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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 87% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 82% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 80% (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%
Female89%
Male97%
African-Americann/a
White94%
Subsidized meals94%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled100%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female65%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
White79%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals83%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled44%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
White82%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled38%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students88%
Female86%
Male91%
African-Americann/a
White87%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled70%

ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled55%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
African-Americann/a
White90%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled50%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African-Americann/a
White96%
Subsidized meals92%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students82%
Female71%
Male95%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled70%

ScienceThis School
All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals84%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female93%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
White92%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled47%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
White93%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled53%
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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