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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 58% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 63% (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 Students69%
Female72%
Male67%
African-American57%
White85%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled7%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female54%
Male49%
African-American34%
White78%
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled20%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female81%
Male58%
African-American56%
White88%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled15%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
African-American56%
White83%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled15%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students58%
Female59%
Male58%
African-American44%
White81%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled19%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
African-American67%
White94%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled44%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
African-American64%
White89%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled19%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
African-American65%
White95%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled37%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female71%
Male63%
African-American49%
White83%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled40%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
African-American64%
White94%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female76%
Male61%
African-American52%
White84%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled26%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
African-American55%
White89%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled41%
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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