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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
African-American81%
White95%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled57%

ScienceThis School
All Students62%
Female65%
Male60%
African-American31%
White86%
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient62%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female89%
Male74%
African-American62%
White94%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled41%
Limited English proficient90%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female88%
Male76%
African-American67%
White92%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled47%
Limited English proficient76%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female68%
Male68%
African-American39%
White83%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled22%
Limited English proficient55%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female82%
Male77%
African-American59%
White91%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient62%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male77%
African-American65%
White90%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled42%
Limited English proficient80%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
African-American63%
White94%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled44%
Limited English proficient77%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students71%
Female66%
Male74%
African-American48%
White87%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled27%
Limited English proficient60%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female71%
Male82%
African-American52%
White92%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled53%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female84%
Male75%
African-American60%
White93%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled44%
Limited English proficient65%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female74%
Male75%
African-American55%
White90%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient61%
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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