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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 84% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 100% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

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

English/Language Arts
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
African-Americann/a
White96%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals97%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
African-Americann/a
White90%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals89%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African-American100%
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals100%
Limited English proficient100%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
African-American100%
White97%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled73%
Limited English proficient71%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students77%
Female77%
Male78%
African-American90%
White77%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis School
All Students72%
Female69%
Male75%
African-American50%
White74%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled31%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
African-American100%
White94%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals95%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African-American80%
White92%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled71%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students83%
Female88%
Male77%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals84%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female77%
Male70%
African-Americann/a
White75%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals73%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
African-Americann/a
White94%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals94%
Limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
African-Americann/a
White93%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals93%
Limited English proficient69%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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