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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 24% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 61% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 36% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 31% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 54% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 30% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 24% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 41% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 40% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% 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 3
Social StudiesThis School
All Students59%
Female80%
Male46%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals61%

ScienceThis School
All Students24%
Female15%
Male33%
African-American23%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals29%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Female79%
Male47%
African-American60%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals64%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female60%
Male53%
African-American58%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students36%
Female29%
Male40%
African-American35%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals38%

ScienceThis School
All Students31%
Female42%
Male24%
African-American32%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals27%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students54%
Female71%
Male43%
African-American55%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals51%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female65%
Male60%
African-American63%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students30%
Female17%
Male38%
African-American32%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals29%

ScienceThis School
All Students24%
Female22%
Male27%
African-American25%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students41%
Female43%
Male39%
African-American40%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals32%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female47%
Male61%
African-American52%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%
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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