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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 61% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 53% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 78% (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 Students81%
Female78%
Male86%
African-American71%
White93%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals92%

ScienceThis School
All Students61%
Female57%
Male64%
African-American54%
White69%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals80%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
African-American80%
White96%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled40%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female78%
Male86%
African-American80%
White82%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled40%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African-American63%
White100%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled64%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
Male63%
African-American44%
White92%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled21%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female90%
Male70%
African-American66%
White96%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled21%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
African-American66%
White100%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled43%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students53%
Female57%
Male50%
African-American50%
White47%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals80%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female46%
Male52%
African-American40%
White63%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female88%
Male69%
African-American69%
White81%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled27%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
African-American72%
White93%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled50%
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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