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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 63% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 83% (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 Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
White84%
Subsidized meals80%

ScienceThis School
All Students89%
Female79%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
White85%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals90%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female88%
Male96%
African-Americann/a
White90%
Subsidized meals92%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled70%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
African-Americann/a
White90%
Subsidized meals92%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled70%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female78%
Male70%
African-Americann/a
White74%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled58%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female91%
Male61%
African-Americann/a
White77%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled33%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female100%
Male70%
African-Americann/a
White85%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled42%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female96%
Male65%
African-Americann/a
White80%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled42%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students63%
Female60%
African-Americann/a
White64%
Subsidized meals60%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Male82%
African-Americann/a
White67%
Subsidized meals46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals100%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
African-Americann/a
White85%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals100%
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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