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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 61% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 68% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 57% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 48% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 64% (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 Students77%
Female73%
Male82%
African-Americann/a
White80%
Subsidized meals77%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Male50%
African-Americann/a
White60%
Subsidized meals57%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female90%
Male64%
African-Americann/a
White75%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient73%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female60%
Male68%
African-Americann/a
White60%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient67%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students76%
Female90%
Male64%
African-American70%
White82%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals86%
Limited English proficient73%

ScienceThis School
All Students61%
Female68%
Male55%
African-American80%
White59%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals64%
Limited English proficient55%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female74%
Male64%
African-American60%
White77%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals86%
Limited English proficient73%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female84%
Male68%
African-American70%
White82%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals93%
Limited English proficient82%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students57%
Female55%
Male60%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%

ScienceThis School
All Students48%
Female46%
African-Americann/a
White54%
Subsidized meals47%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female67%
Male78%
African-American60%
White73%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals67%
Limited English proficient80%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male72%
African-American60%
White82%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals83%
Limited English proficient80%
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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