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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 91% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% 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 Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
African-American94%
White94%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled63%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
African-American77%
White92%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female95%
Male85%
African-American91%
White93%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled55%
Limited English proficient73%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
African-American79%
White93%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled66%
Limited English proficient67%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
African-American90%
White95%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled93%
Limited English proficient88%

ScienceThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
African-American81%
White90%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled70%
Limited English proficient63%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
African-American90%
White98%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled85%
Limited English proficient77%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
African-American84%
White98%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled82%
Limited English proficient68%
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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