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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

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

Math
 90% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 65% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 89% (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 Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
White87%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals88%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female79%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White78%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals93%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
African-Americann/a
White94%
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals93%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female85%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
White79%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals83%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
African-Americann/a
White78%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals90%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female77%
Male82%
African-Americann/a
White80%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals87%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals90%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female88%
Male93%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals86%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students65%
Female47%
Male82%
African-Americann/a
White66%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals83%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female84%
Male60%
African-Americann/a
White77%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals92%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female77%
Male82%
African-Americann/a
White78%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals87%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female90%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
White94%
Subsidized meals97%
Full-pay meals91%
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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