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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Social Studies
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science
 79% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% 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

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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 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female65%
Male71%
African-American52%
White82%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient43%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female74%
Male73%
African-American59%
White85%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient71%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
African-American65%
White89%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled19%
Limited English proficient57%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
African-American75%
White93%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled55%
Limited English proficient73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female76%
Male71%
African-American56%
White84%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled41%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female84%
Male76%
African-American63%
White90%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled47%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female87%
Male81%
African-American70%
White92%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled38%
Limited English proficient73%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
African-American71%
White95%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled61%
Limited English proficient73%
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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