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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 82% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 36% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 55% (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 Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
African-American79%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals85%

ScienceThis School
All Students44%
Female48%
Male42%
African-American41%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Limited English proficient60%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female90%
Male72%
African-American77%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals83%
Limited English proficient92%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female76%
Male67%
African-American71%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals75%
Limited English proficient75%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
African-American84%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals83%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female89%
Male66%
African-American77%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals92%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female86%
Male61%
African-American73%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals92%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female91%
Male74%
African-American82%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals92%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students75%
Male70%
African-American78%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%

ScienceThis School
All Students36%
Female46%
Male28%
African-American42%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals31%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female71%
Male78%
African-American81%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals75%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
African-American80%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals77%
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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