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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 57% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 84% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 65% (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 Students85%
Female89%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals90%

ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Female62%
Male50%
African-American40%
White61%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female85%
Male64%
African-American74%
White74%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled23%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female89%
Male75%
African-American84%
White82%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled21%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students58%
Female57%
Male59%
African-American53%
White60%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled17%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
African-American71%
White85%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
African-American93%
White89%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals93%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
African-American77%
White86%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled53%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female72%
Male66%
African-Americann/a
White67%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled69%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female53%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
White68%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals78%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female82%
Male70%
African-American58%
White77%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals81%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female73%
Male74%
African-American50%
White76%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled71%
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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