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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 89% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% 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 Students89%
Female86%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
White91%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled76%

ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female96%
Male81%
African-Americann/a
White92%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled61%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female97%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
White94%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled66%
Limited English proficient73%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
African-Americann/a
White90%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled56%
Limited English proficient81%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
African-American50%
White96%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled75%

ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
African-American50%
White95%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled75%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
African-American83%
White97%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled81%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female93%
Male96%
African-American50%
White97%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled88%
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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