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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 50% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 60% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 61% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 46% (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 Students71%
Female73%
Male68%
African-American67%
White78%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled37%
Limited English proficient67%

ScienceThis School
All Students46%
Female40%
Male52%
African-American31%
White53%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals41%
Disabled11%
Limited English proficient65%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
African-American60%
White71%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient73%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
African-American57%
White74%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled24%
Limited English proficient78%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students50%
Female49%
Male51%
African-American33%
White54%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals62%
Disabled14%
Limited English proficient73%

ScienceThis School
All Students60%
Female62%
Male57%
African-American50%
White63%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students66%
Female73%
Male58%
African-American58%
White69%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient75%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
African-American58%
White79%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient84%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students71%
Female75%
Male66%
African-American61%
White80%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient68%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
African-American46%
White84%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient62%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Female69%
Male53%
African-American44%
White73%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient64%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female63%
Male54%
African-American45%
White70%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled26%
Limited English proficient55%
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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