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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 86% (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 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female66%
Male69%
African-American57%
White71%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient54%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
African-American73%
White80%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient68%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African-American77%
White86%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient70%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
African-American74%
White88%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled34%
Limited English proficient81%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female74%
Male73%
African-American60%
White78%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient41%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female74%
Male75%
African-American58%
White79%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled28%
Limited English proficient76%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
African-American74%
White86%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient64%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
African-American69%
White85%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled38%
Limited English proficient70%
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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