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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 80% (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 Students93%
Female90%
Male96%
African-Americann/a
White94%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals94%

ScienceThis School
All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
White83%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals87%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female97%
Male82%
African-American70%
White91%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled69%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
African-American90%
White90%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled92%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students79%
Female72%
Male86%
African-American73%
White79%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled43%

ScienceThis School
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
African-American82%
White87%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
African-American73%
White86%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals90%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female82%
Male93%
African-American100%
White87%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female78%
Male77%
African-Americann/a
White77%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled46%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female64%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
White73%
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals81%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male78%
African-American77%
White84%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled62%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female73%
Male80%
African-American69%
White79%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled40%
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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