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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 95% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 67% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 87% (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 Students95%
Female89%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
White97%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals100%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female94%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White79%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals91%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students95%
Female100%
Male92%
African-American83%
White97%
Subsidized meals92%
Full-pay meals98%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female94%
Male84%
African-American58%
White92%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals94%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male91%
African-American88%
White93%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled79%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male74%
African-American56%
White81%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled57%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female88%
Male76%
African-American69%
White85%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled10%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
African-American63%
White89%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled54%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students67%
Female75%
Male55%
African-American30%
White77%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals89%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female48%
Male46%
African-American8%
White59%
Subsidized meals31%
Full-pay meals67%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female89%
Male76%
African-American73%
White88%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals89%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
African-American76%
White82%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals89%
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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