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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 89% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 60% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 77% (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.

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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 Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
White100%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals92%

ScienceThis School
All Students93%
Female90%
Male94%
African-Americann/a
White100%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals100%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
African-American87%
White90%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals92%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female87%
Male84%
African-American79%
White93%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals92%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
African-American67%
White97%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled90%
Limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
African-American56%
White93%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled70%
Limited English proficient64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
African-American78%
White93%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled70%
Limited English proficient70%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
African-American72%
White97%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled70%
Limited English proficient55%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students60%
Male55%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals50%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Male55%
African-Americann/a
White73%
Subsidized meals64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female100%
Male67%
African-American54%
White94%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals83%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female92%
Male64%
African-American69%
White82%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals77%
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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