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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 63% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 41% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 65% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 83% (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 Students71%
Female77%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals90%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female75%
Male50%
African-Americann/a
White71%
Subsidized meals64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female97%
Male86%
African-American100%
White89%
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals80%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
African-American82%
White80%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students63%
Female57%
Male67%
African-American62%
White64%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals46%
Disabled58%

ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female33%
Male70%
African-American54%
White56%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals55%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
African-American85%
White78%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled50%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female71%
Male87%
African-American85%
White78%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled67%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students41%
Female45%
Male36%
African-Americann/a
White44%
Subsidized meals35%

ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Female32%
Male29%
African-American36%
White27%
Subsidized meals27%
Full-pay meals36%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students65%
Female74%
Male52%
African-American44%
White72%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals82%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female69%
Male66%
African-American61%
White70%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals77%
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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