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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 70% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
African-American57%
White92%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled9%

ScienceThis School
All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
African-American42%
White71%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals76%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
African-American63%
White92%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals94%
Limited English proficient70%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
African-American71%
White90%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled27%
Limited English proficient73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
African-American51%
White81%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient77%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
African-American63%
White85%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male76%
African-American62%
White89%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
African-American74%
White92%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient85%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students71%
Female63%
Male79%
African-American59%
White86%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female65%
Male66%
African-American52%
White76%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled33%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female81%
Male73%
African-American65%
White90%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled58%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female70%
Male78%
African-American59%
White89%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled25%
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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