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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

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

Science
 64% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 41% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 64% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 78% (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 Students88%
Female100%
Male75%
African-Americann/a
White90%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals100%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female67%
Male60%
African-American60%
White65%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female97%
Male85%
African-American92%
White92%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled80%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female83%
Male62%
African-American67%
White77%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled46%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
African-American54%
White81%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis School
All Students83%
Female78%
Male88%
African-American69%
White87%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female78%
Male97%
African-American83%
White88%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled58%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female81%
Male82%
African-American62%
White87%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students41%
Female33%
Male47%
African-Americann/a
White59%
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals50%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female62%
Male93%
African-Americann/a
White83%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals92%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students64%
Female57%
Male70%
African-American54%
White69%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals87%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female54%
Male71%
African-American53%
White69%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals83%
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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