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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 32% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 55% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 48% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies
 31% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 53% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 52% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies
 46% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science
 45% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 42% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% 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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students66%
Female79%
Male55%
African-American67%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabled40%

ScienceThis School
All Students32%
Female33%
Male30%
African-American32%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals32%
Full-pay meals32%
Disabled17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Female69%
Male39%
African-American52%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals59%
Disabled24%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female70%
Male48%
African-American58%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals54%
Disabled18%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students31%
Female37%
Male25%
African-American33%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals28%
Full-pay meals40%
Disabled14%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female62%
Male43%
African-American53%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals64%
Disabled5%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students52%
Female61%
Male41%
African-American53%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled9%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female69%
Male53%
African-American60%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabled32%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students46%
Female57%
Male35%
African-American46%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals60%
Disabled13%

ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female44%
Male45%
African-American44%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Female79%
Male54%
African-American66%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled16%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female64%
Male50%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled27%
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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