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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 54% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

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

Science
 71% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 63% (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 Students75%
Female76%
Male73%
African-American42%
White90%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled42%

ScienceThis School
All Students59%
Female68%
Male55%
African-American45%
White74%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient20%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female90%
Male75%
African-American62%
White92%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled44%
Limited English proficient53%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female83%
Male74%
African-American61%
White89%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students54%
Female47%
Male59%
African-American40%
White62%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient47%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female72%
Male69%
African-American61%
White79%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient47%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female83%
Male70%
African-American67%
White80%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled37%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
African-American59%
White88%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient53%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
African-American57%
White74%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled35%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female68%
Male77%
African-American57%
White81%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled44%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male72%
African-American70%
White88%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled55%
Limited English proficient57%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female72%
Male74%
African-American67%
White78%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled52%
Limited English proficient67%
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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