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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 73% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 61% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 57% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% 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 Students80%
Female91%
Male72%
African-American73%
White94%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals95%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female77%
Male83%
African-American59%
White96%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals100%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
African-American72%
White93%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals95%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
African-American64%
White100%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals100%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students73%
Female86%
Male50%
African-American56%
White96%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals95%

ScienceThis School
All Students61%
Female75%
Male39%
African-American37%
White96%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals100%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female82%
Male62%
African-American56%
White100%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals100%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female86%
Male54%
African-American56%
White100%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals100%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students69%
Female83%
Male50%
African-American54%
White86%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals79%

ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Female52%
Male62%
African-American43%
White81%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals85%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male80%
African-American82%
White95%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled75%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
African-American89%
White100%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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