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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 55% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 73% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 46% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 95% (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 Students55%
Female40%
African-Americann/a
White62%
Subsidized meals46%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female55%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White77%
Subsidized meals62%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
African-American69%
White92%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals89%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
African-American50%
White85%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals83%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students73%
Female71%
Male74%
African-American65%
White78%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled67%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female38%
Male63%
African-American35%
White67%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled33%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female79%
Male67%
African-American57%
White85%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled33%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
African-American57%
White93%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled58%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students46%
Female31%
African-Americann/a
White42%
Subsidized meals41%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female70%
Male60%
African-Americann/a
White75%
Subsidized meals46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female78%
Male63%
African-American80%
White71%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals83%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female83%
Male95%
African-American93%
White88%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals92%
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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