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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

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

Science
 63% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 63% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 49% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 81% (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 Students81%
Female86%
Male74%
African-American90%
White85%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals82%
Limited English proficient63%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
African-Americann/a
White88%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals88%
Limited English proficient70%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female95%
Male80%
African-American89%
White92%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals92%
Limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female89%
Male76%
African-American89%
White88%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals87%
Limited English proficient69%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students79%
Female83%
Male74%
African-American80%
White83%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled46%
Limited English proficient75%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female68%
Male56%
African-American52%
White75%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient53%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
African-American80%
White84%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals84%
Limited English proficient72%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female72%
Male78%
African-American68%
White83%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient66%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students63%
Female61%
Male67%
African-American57%
White69%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient50%

ScienceThis School
All Students49%
Female52%
Male47%
African-American42%
White57%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals53%
Limited English proficient39%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
African-American75%
White77%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals87%
Limited English proficient62%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female74%
Male73%
African-American65%
White78%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient71%
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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