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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Social Studies
 69% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 54% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 63% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students69%
Female62%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
White72%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals89%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female83%
Male70%
African-Americann/a
White76%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female90%
Male69%
African-American60%
White79%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled20%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
African-American64%
White81%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled33%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African-Americann/a
White73%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals76%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female55%
Male71%
African-Americann/a
White68%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals72%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female84%
Male65%
African-American83%
White73%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled36%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female72%
Male75%
African-American67%
White74%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals76%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students54%
Female52%
Male58%
African-American46%
White55%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals60%
Disabled20%

ScienceThis School
All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
African-American46%
White64%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals66%
Disabled27%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Female69%
Male63%
African-American55%
White68%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled27%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
African-American70%
White81%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals84%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students63%
Female62%
Male64%
African-Americann/a
White63%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled20%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female60%
Male71%
African-Americann/a
White64%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals73%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female68%
Male71%
African-Americann/a
White68%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals76%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female61%
Male75%
African-Americann/a
White68%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled33%
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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