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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 56% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 56% (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 Students78%
Female70%
Male82%
African-American67%
White92%
Subsidized meals77%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female46%
Male55%
African-American29%
White80%
Subsidized meals53%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Female83%
Male54%
African-American54%
White87%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled42%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female57%
Male39%
African-American31%
White70%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled25%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students75%
Female70%
Male80%
African-American70%
White88%
Subsidized meals78%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female57%
Male60%
African-American48%
White88%
Subsidized meals53%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Female78%
Male63%
African-American70%
White75%
Subsidized meals65%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female61%
Male64%
African-American59%
White75%
Subsidized meals58%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students56%
Female31%
Male83%
African-American40%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female91%
Male60%
African-American67%
White73%
Subsidized meals76%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female83%
Male62%
African-American67%
White82%
Subsidized meals67%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
African-American63%
White78%
Subsidized meals67%
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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