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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 59% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 61% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 53% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 61% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 73% (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 Students74%
Female78%
Male68%
African-American85%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%
Limited English proficient61%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female38%
Male55%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%
Limited English proficient40%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Female65%
Male53%
African-American60%
White82%
Subsidized meals59%
Limited English proficient51%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female44%
Male46%
African-American39%
White73%
Subsidized meals44%
Limited English proficient40%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students61%
Female67%
Male56%
African-American54%
White50%
Subsidized meals61%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient74%

ScienceThis School
All Students44%
Female44%
Male43%
African-American34%
White67%
Subsidized meals44%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students51%
Female68%
Male38%
African-American57%
White58%
Subsidized meals49%
Limited English proficient38%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female58%
Male63%
African-American58%
White92%
Subsidized meals59%
Disabled17%
Limited English proficient53%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students53%
Female53%
Male52%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals50%

ScienceThis School
All Students46%
Female36%
Male64%
African-American56%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%
Limited English proficient31%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Female62%
Male59%
African-American59%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals59%
Limited English proficient65%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female61%
Male57%
African-American63%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%
Limited English proficient61%
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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