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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 91% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% 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 Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
African-American90%
White91%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
African-American69%
White93%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
African-American86%
White91%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled81%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
African-American65%
White91%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled56%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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