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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 62% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 40% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 61% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 60% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 59% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 57% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 63% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 43% (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 Students68%
Female63%
Male71%
African-American58%
White93%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled18%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female48%
Male51%
African-American36%
White68%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students62%
Female69%
Male57%
African-American53%
White79%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled6%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female63%
Male60%
African-American47%
White88%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled11%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students40%
Female43%
Male37%
African-American26%
White70%
Subsidized meals28%
Full-pay meals61%
Disabled10%

ScienceThis School
All Students61%
Female72%
Male50%
African-American50%
White85%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled10%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students60%
Female74%
Male46%
African-American49%
White82%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled3%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female79%
Male62%
African-American61%
White92%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled19%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students59%
Female57%
Male62%
African-American54%
White81%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled42%

ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Female66%
Male49%
African-American44%
White77%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled18%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students63%
Female75%
Male51%
African-American50%
White89%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled14%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female79%
Male65%
African-American64%
White89%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled41%
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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