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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 53% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 65% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 60% (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 Students78%
Female81%
Male77%
African-American68%
White83%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient79%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
African-American21%
White61%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabled5%
Limited English proficient53%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female83%
Male65%
African-American54%
White82%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled18%
Limited English proficient62%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female79%
Male67%
African-American51%
White83%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled19%
Limited English proficient63%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students53%
Female54%
Male52%
African-American41%
White58%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals62%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient45%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female69%
Male57%
African-American50%
White70%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled18%
Limited English proficient50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Female84%
Male57%
African-American60%
White77%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient40%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female77%
Male68%
African-American55%
White81%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient59%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students65%
Female67%
Male62%
African-American35%
White74%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled24%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female61%
Male66%
African-American43%
White72%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient33%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students66%
Female69%
Male62%
African-American55%
White73%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient33%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female66%
Male64%
African-American42%
White72%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient52%
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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