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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 58% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (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 Students77%
Female63%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
White76%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals83%

ScienceThis School
All Students59%
Female60%
Male58%
African-Americann/a
White68%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
African-American90%
White85%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals87%
Limited English proficient90%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
African-American80%
White84%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals84%
Limited English proficient90%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students77%
Female80%
Male76%
African-American75%
White78%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled40%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female69%
Male70%
African-American33%
White77%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled33%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male80%
African-American75%
White84%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled47%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female100%
Male83%
African-American83%
White91%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled60%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students58%
Female56%
Male63%
African-Americann/a
White67%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals70%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female79%
Male59%
African-Americann/a
White67%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals79%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
African-American73%
White83%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled46%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
African-American87%
White93%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled55%
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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