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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 98% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 97% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 84% (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 Students92%
Female97%
Male89%
African-Americann/a
White96%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled57%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
African-American69%
White100%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled91%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
African-American94%
White98%
Subsidized meals92%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabled100%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
African-American52%
White91%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African-American80%
White96%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled56%

ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
African-American68%
White97%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
African-American94%
White98%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals99%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
African-American68%
White99%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabled56%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students88%
Female85%
Male91%
African-Americann/a
White94%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled30%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female87%
Male71%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
White95%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals96%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
African-American47%
White93%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled25%
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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