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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 87% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 70% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 87% (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 Students87%
Female95%
Male79%
African-Americann/a
White85%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled64%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female84%
Male68%
African-Americann/a
White81%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals81%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female95%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled67%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
White83%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled39%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students83%
Female81%
Male85%
African-American77%
White86%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled44%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female70%
Male79%
African-American62%
White77%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female91%
Male80%
African-American62%
White88%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled27%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female84%
Male92%
African-American69%
White93%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled56%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students70%
Female80%
Male61%
African-American50%
White72%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled46%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female64%
Male47%
African-Americann/a
White57%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals79%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students66%
Female80%
Male57%
African-American33%
White72%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled19%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female84%
Male75%
African-American50%
White82%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled47%
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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