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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 52% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 93% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 45% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 19% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 53% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 78% (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 Students52%
Male33%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%

ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Male46%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals93%
Limited English proficient85%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female94%
Male61%
African-Americann/a
White82%
Subsidized meals73%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female79%
Male60%
African-Americann/a
White50%
Subsidized meals70%
Limited English proficient69%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female64%
Male45%
African-Americann/a
White60%
Subsidized meals48%
Limited English proficient54%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals78%
Limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female86%
Male75%
African-Americann/a
White80%
Subsidized meals78%
Limited English proficient77%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students45%
Male50%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%
Limited English proficient18%

ScienceThis School
All Students19%
Female30%
Male9%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals20%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Female67%
Male44%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%
Limited English proficient39%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female61%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals62%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient55%
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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