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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

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

Science
 60% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 56% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 79% (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 Students78%
Female91%
Male71%
African-Americann/a
White82%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled30%

ScienceThis School
All Students60%
Female66%
Male55%
African-Americann/a
White64%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals65%
Disabled17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female94%
Male80%
African-American82%
White87%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals88%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
African-American91%
White93%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals96%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students56%
Female56%
Male56%
African-American32%
White58%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled20%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female74%
Male61%
African-American32%
White72%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled33%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
African-American54%
White87%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals93%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
African-American54%
White93%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals94%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students71%
Female75%
Male68%
African-Americann/a
White78%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled39%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female56%
Male69%
African-Americann/a
White65%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals61%
Disabled40%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female93%
Male71%
African-American80%
White83%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals90%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female86%
Male85%
African-American70%
White88%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals91%
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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