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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% 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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
African-American81%
White95%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled58%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female81%
Male74%
African-American65%
White86%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled39%
Limited English proficient40%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female87%
Male72%
African-American65%
White89%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled27%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
African-American82%
White96%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled54%
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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