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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 55% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 70% (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%
Female70%
Male84%
African-American59%
White90%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient58%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female66%
Male64%
African-American38%
White79%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled15%
Limited English proficient43%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
African-American52%
White87%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient61%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
African-American54%
White89%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient65%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students55%
Female55%
Male54%
African-American33%
White65%
Subsidized meals37%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabled28%
Limited English proficient19%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
African-American52%
White78%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient44%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
African-American59%
White83%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient36%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
African-American74%
White87%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled52%
Limited English proficient60%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female71%
Male75%
African-American36%
White84%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled41%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
African-American38%
White84%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female85%
Male72%
African-American43%
White90%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient50%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female76%
Male75%
African-American42%
White87%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled30%
Limited English proficient50%
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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