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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 77% (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 Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
African-American75%
White82%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled39%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female76%
Male58%
African-American52%
White76%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled24%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female87%
Male68%
African-American70%
White81%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled36%
Limited English proficient80%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
African-American72%
White81%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled49%
Limited English proficient90%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students69%
Female74%
Male66%
African-American59%
White74%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled22%
Limited English proficient77%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female85%
Male73%
African-American66%
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled37%
Limited English proficient85%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female85%
Male68%
African-American67%
White80%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled30%
Limited English proficient77%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
African-American67%
White87%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled57%
Limited English proficient92%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students77%
Female68%
Male86%
African-American72%
White80%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled52%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African-American53%
White87%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
African-American72%
White82%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled35%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
African-American79%
White86%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled59%
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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