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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 59% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 29% (2008)
 31% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% 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 Students88%
Female81%
Male94%
African-American87%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals93%

ScienceThis School
All Students44%
Female33%
Male57%
African-American45%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals36%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
African-American88%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals75%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female41%
Male53%
African-American47%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled20%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students59%
Female66%
Male52%
African-American58%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals65%
Disabled31%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female49%
Male45%
African-American45%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals55%
Disabled15%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female83%
Male68%
African-American75%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals82%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female88%
Male57%
African-American73%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals75%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students29%
Female23%
Male33%
African-American31%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals20%

ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Female43%
Male15%
African-American31%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals29%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female88%
Male64%
African-American80%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals85%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female69%
Male52%
African-American61%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals57%
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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