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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 36% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 86% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 100% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 15% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 9% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 52% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 47% (2008)
 18% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 24% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% 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 Students36%
African-American36%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals36%

ScienceThis School
All Students39%
Female40%
African-American39%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals36%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
African-American91%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals90%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female39%
African-American36%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals35%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students86%
African-American86%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals83%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
African-American64%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals58%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students100%
African-American100%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals100%

MathThis School
All Students92%
African-American92%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals91%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students15%
African-American15%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals9%

ScienceThis School
All Students9%
African-American9%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals9%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students52%
Female82%
African-American52%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female55%
African-American43%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals37%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students47%
Female60%
African-American47%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%

ScienceThis School
All Students24%
African-American19%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals27%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female86%
African-American88%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals86%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female64%
African-American63%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals62%
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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