Hand Middle School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 84% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Grade 7

Social Studies
 66% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Grade 8

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 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

See South Carolina's state standards

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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

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