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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 84% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 56% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 87% (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 Students84%
Female83%
Male84%
African-American86%
White84%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled73%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female73%
Male68%
African-American67%
White72%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled39%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female92%
Male76%
African-American79%
White85%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled55%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female74%
Male69%
African-American64%
White73%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled43%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students56%
Female66%
Male48%
African-American50%
White57%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled26%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female80%
Male67%
African-American62%
White75%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled35%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female91%
Male70%
African-American61%
White84%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled50%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
African-American72%
White89%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students76%
Female71%
Male82%
African-American39%
White82%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled57%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female68%
Male81%
African-American36%
White81%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
African-American65%
White85%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals89%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female68%
Male66%
African-American57%
White69%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled29%
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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