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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 56% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 61% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 62% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 14% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 62% (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 Students56%
Female57%
Male55%
African-American55%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%

ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Female23%
Male27%
African-American30%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals28%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
African-American74%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals76%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female41%
Male50%
African-American49%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%
Disabled23%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students61%
Female70%
Male54%
African-American60%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%

ScienceThis School
All Students40%
Female38%
Male42%
African-American40%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals40%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students66%
Female78%
Male54%
African-American72%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals65%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
African-American78%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals77%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students62%
Male75%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals58%

ScienceThis School
All Students14%
Female9%
Male20%
African-American12%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals11%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female75%
Male70%
African-American74%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals69%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female65%
Male50%
African-American52%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals51%
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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