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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 63% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 87% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 94% (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%
Female80%
Male94%
African-Americann/a
White93%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals90%

ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female53%
Male56%
African-Americann/a
White55%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals67%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female76%
Male87%
African-Americann/a
White85%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals100%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female55%
Male79%
African-Americann/a
White72%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals88%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students63%
Female51%
Male78%
African-Americann/a
White69%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female54%
Male78%
African-Americann/a
White69%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled42%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female85%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals96%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female59%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
White71%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
African-Americann/a
White93%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals100%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
African-Americann/a
White68%
Subsidized meals65%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female96%
Male82%
African-Americann/a
White92%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals91%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals91%
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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