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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 65% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 48% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 58% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 61% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 54% (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 Students65%
Female64%
Male65%
African-American53%
White89%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled19%

ScienceThis School
All Students40%
Female36%
Male43%
African-American26%
White61%
Subsidized meals28%
Full-pay meals60%
Limited English proficient30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female77%
Male66%
African-American63%
White84%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled19%
Limited English proficient72%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female64%
Male59%
African-American51%
White77%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled12%
Limited English proficient61%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students48%
Female38%
Male56%
African-American36%
White72%
Subsidized meals34%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient48%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female52%
Male63%
African-American46%
White83%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
African-American56%
White84%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled13%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female64%
Male73%
African-American56%
White92%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled24%
Limited English proficient68%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students58%
Female54%
Male62%
African-American48%
White87%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled32%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female57%
Male49%
African-American39%
White81%
Subsidized meals37%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient25%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Female71%
Male51%
African-American50%
White86%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled22%
Limited English proficient26%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female64%
Male62%
African-American50%
White80%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled30%
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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