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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 66% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled64%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female68%
Male66%
African-Americann/a
White71%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals63%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female94%
Male81%
African-American80%
White88%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled61%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female88%
Male77%
African-American70%
White84%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled58%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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