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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

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

Science
 97% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 84% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 91% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 91% (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%
Female100%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
White97%
Subsidized meals92%
Full-pay meals96%

ScienceThis School
All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
White97%
Subsidized meals94%
Full-pay meals100%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
African-Americann/a
White93%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals96%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female95%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
White91%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals94%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students88%
Female81%
Male96%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled70%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female76%
Male91%
African-Americann/a
White84%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled60%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female88%
Male96%
African-Americann/a
White91%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled70%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female83%
Male91%
African-Americann/a
White88%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students91%
Female88%
Male95%
African-Americann/a
White92%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals96%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male71%
African-Americann/a
White78%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals88%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female96%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
White91%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled50%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
African-Americann/a
White88%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled71%
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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