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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 57% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 87% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 60% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 64% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students80%
Female79%
Male82%
African-American80%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals79%

ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Female63%
Male50%
African-American55%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals57%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
African-American87%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals86%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female68%
Male58%
African-American63%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals61%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students73%
Female86%
Male61%
African-American73%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%

ScienceThis School
All Students60%
Female64%
Male57%
African-American61%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals62%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female100%
Male80%
African-American90%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals92%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female82%
Male71%
African-American76%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals78%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
African-American73%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals73%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female58%
Male70%
African-American67%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals63%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female88%
Male77%
African-American82%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals81%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female80%
Male74%
African-American76%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals76%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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