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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

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

Math
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 82% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 63% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 71% (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 Students85%
Female84%
Male85%
African-American69%
White88%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals88%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female84%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
White77%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled33%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
African-American88%
White91%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals95%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
African-American50%
White86%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled38%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
African-American77%
White82%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled65%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female65%
Male63%
African-American62%
White63%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled39%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African-American72%
White87%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled90%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
African-American65%
White81%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled52%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students63%
Female50%
Male70%
African-Americann/a
White67%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled55%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
African-Americann/a
White54%
Subsidized meals32%
Full-pay meals67%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female78%
Male67%
African-American47%
White79%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals78%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
African-American56%
White69%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled35%
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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