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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 82% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 79% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% 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 3
Social StudiesThis School
All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
African-American60%
White84%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals86%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female67%
Male81%
African-American73%
White74%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals79%
Limited English proficient67%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
African-American80%
White93%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient90%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
African-American73%
White92%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled27%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
African-American76%
White79%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient71%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female68%
Male77%
African-American62%
White76%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
African-American89%
White86%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient79%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
African-American59%
White82%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled30%
Limited English proficient71%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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