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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
 89% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (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 Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African-Americann/a
White94%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled80%

ScienceThis School
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
African-American75%
White86%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled47%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
African-American94%
White90%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled41%
Limited English proficient70%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African-American94%
White95%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled65%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students75%
Female73%
Male76%
African-American50%
White76%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled20%

ScienceThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
African-American65%
White92%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled45%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
African-American84%
White92%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African-American90%
White94%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled56%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
African-American77%
White94%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals95%

ScienceThis School
All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
African-American87%
White95%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled75%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
African-American93%
White92%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled44%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
African-American89%
White96%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled64%
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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