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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 49% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 20% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 49% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 22% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 28% (2008)
 32% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 23% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 47% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 34% (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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students49%
Female52%
Male48%
African-American49%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%
Disabled9%

ScienceThis School
All Students20%
Female20%
Male21%
African-American20%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals18%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students49%
Female57%
Male43%
African-American49%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals49%

MathThis School
All Students31%
Female40%
Male23%
African-American29%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals32%
Full-pay meals23%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students22%
Female23%
Male21%
African-American22%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals21%
Full-pay meals26%
Limited English proficient21%

ScienceThis School
All Students44%
Female55%
Male34%
African-American46%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals42%
Limited English proficient29%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students44%
Female53%
Male35%
African-American46%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals35%
Limited English proficient39%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female50%
Male48%
African-American48%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabled11%
Limited English proficient57%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students28%
Female28%
Male29%
African-American27%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals27%
Full-pay meals36%

ScienceThis School
All Students23%
Female27%
Male19%
African-American22%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals20%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students47%
Female54%
Male39%
African-American44%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals71%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female36%
Male37%
African-American35%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals56%
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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