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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 91% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 97% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (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

See South Carolina's state standards

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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 Students94%
Female90%
Male96%
African-Americann/a
White100%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled73%

ScienceThis School
All Students91%
Female89%
Male94%
African-Americann/a
White97%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals98%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
African-American90%
White99%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals98%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
African-American90%
White98%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students83%
Female82%
Male83%
African-American67%
White88%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient67%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
African-American47%
White84%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient53%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male93%
African-American100%
White96%
Subsidized meals92%
Full-pay meals98%
Limited English proficient86%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
African-American86%
White94%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals94%
Limited English proficient86%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students76%
Female70%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
White75%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled64%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female68%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White71%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals66%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
African-American100%
White91%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals92%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
African-American100%
White97%
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals95%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2004 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2003-2004


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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