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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 84% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% 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 3
Social StudiesThis School
All Students84%
Female83%
Male84%
African-American70%
White86%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled80%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
African-American64%
White78%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female89%
Male73%
African-American62%
White83%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
African-American81%
White74%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled46%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
African-American62%
White89%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled75%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female79%
Male84%
African-American38%
White90%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female90%
Male75%
African-American62%
White87%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled38%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female77%
Male84%
African-American57%
White84%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled63%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students77%
Female87%
Male68%
African-Americann/a
White80%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals82%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
African-Americann/a
White92%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals92%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female86%
Male70%
African-American50%
White83%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled29%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African-American70%
White82%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled36%
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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