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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 82% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% 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 Students82%
Female76%
Male85%
African-American70%
White91%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled40%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female71%
Male77%
African-American43%
White83%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled25%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female89%
Male92%
African-American83%
White97%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled73%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female67%
Male83%
African-American59%
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled32%
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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