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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 68% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 47% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 70% (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%
Female69%
Male88%
African-Americann/a
White81%
Subsidized meals75%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female64%
Male45%
African-Americann/a
White52%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals55%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female78%
Male67%
African-American60%
White72%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled50%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female56%
Male61%
African-American40%
White64%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male74%
African-American71%
White76%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled46%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female71%
Male85%
African-American71%
White79%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled55%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
African-American64%
White68%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals65%
Disabled27%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female68%
Male78%
African-American71%
White72%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled36%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students47%
Female56%
Male36%
African-American10%
White60%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals47%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female41%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
White63%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals62%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
African-American77%
White75%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals75%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female71%
Male77%
African-American71%
White78%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals86%
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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