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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 90% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 86% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 82% (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 Students90%
Female100%
Male82%
African-American85%
White100%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals100%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female87%
Male75%
African-American72%
White100%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals95%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female90%
Male78%
African-American80%
White90%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female74%
Male77%
African-American73%
White85%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled60%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students86%
Female79%
Male91%
African-American84%
White92%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled65%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female62%
Male71%
African-American63%
White85%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled41%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female85%
Male64%
African-American69%
White100%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled29%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
African-American76%
White100%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled41%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female91%
Male73%
African-American73%
White100%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals85%

ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female61%
Male50%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals78%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female91%
Male77%
African-American80%
White100%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals90%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female94%
Male71%
African-American77%
White100%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled9%
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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