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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 95% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 97% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 90% (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%
Female92%
Male92%
African-American93%
White92%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals92%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
African-American33%
White92%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
African-American82%
White96%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled70%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
African-American92%
White95%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals97%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
African-American50%
White81%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled28%

ScienceThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
African-American68%
White93%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled39%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
African-American84%
White97%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals96%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African-American85%
White95%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals95%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
African-Americann/a
White93%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals92%

ScienceThis School
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
African-American73%
White91%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled40%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
African-American80%
White99%
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals97%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
African-American85%
White93%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals95%
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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