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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 90% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 62% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

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

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 63% (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 Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
African-American84%
White93%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled75%

ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female54%
Male56%
African-American46%
White61%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals57%
Disabled13%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female83%
Male69%
African-American74%
White79%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled24%
Limited English proficient43%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
African-American65%
White72%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient43%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students62%
Female64%
Male60%
African-American57%
White62%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals66%
Disabled37%
Limited English proficient61%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female72%
Male65%
African-American62%
White70%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled37%
Limited English proficient56%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Female76%
Male59%
African-American57%
White70%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient56%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
African-American63%
White76%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled54%
Limited English proficient61%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
African-American79%
White79%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female65%
Male69%
African-American53%
White72%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled41%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female72%
Male65%
African-American65%
White71%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient55%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female66%
Male61%
African-American62%
White67%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled23%
Limited English proficient18%
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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