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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 94% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 50% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 83% (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 Students79%
Female71%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
White78%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals87%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female72%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
White78%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals86%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
African-Americann/a
White94%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled82%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
African-Americann/a
White84%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled64%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students71%
Female70%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White72%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled40%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White79%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female94%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White84%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled30%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female85%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White81%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled40%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
African-Americann/a
White51%
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals67%

ScienceThis School
All Students62%
Female56%
Male66%
African-Americann/a
White61%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals76%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female88%
Male62%
African-Americann/a
White73%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals89%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White72%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals80%
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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