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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 72% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 43% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 55% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 49% (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 Students72%
Female76%
Male70%
African-American54%
White79%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled52%

ScienceThis School
All Students35%
Female33%
Male37%
African-American23%
White40%
Subsidized meals35%
Full-pay meals35%
Disabled4%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
African-American62%
White81%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled37%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
African-American69%
White78%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled31%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students43%
Female47%
Male40%
African-American26%
White53%
Subsidized meals34%
Full-pay meals54%
Disabled8%
Limited English proficient40%

ScienceThis School
All Students62%
Female73%
Male51%
African-American46%
White71%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled10%
Limited English proficient40%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female82%
Male64%
African-American61%
White80%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled13%
Limited English proficient50%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female81%
Male73%
African-American67%
White82%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled41%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students55%
Female55%
Male56%
African-American45%
White62%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled13%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female47%
Male56%
African-American27%
White63%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals64%
Disabled28%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Female80%
Male60%
African-American59%
White76%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled25%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
African-American47%
White72%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled16%
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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