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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 73% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 65% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 79% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 59% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 71% (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 Students92%
Female87%
Male97%
African-American91%
White100%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals100%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female68%
Male65%
African-American54%
White89%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals77%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
African-American70%
White100%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals87%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female84%
Male89%
African-American84%
White93%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals85%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students73%
Female74%
Male73%
African-American72%
White78%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled29%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female74%
Male77%
African-American73%
White82%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled19%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students65%
Female75%
Male54%
African-American63%
White76%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled21%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female72%
Male78%
African-American71%
White89%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled42%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students79%
Female90%
Male69%
African-American80%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled20%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female59%
Male74%
African-American65%
White70%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Female58%
Male60%
African-American56%
White77%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled10%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female58%
Male59%
African-American59%
White56%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled13%
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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