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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 61% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 59% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 40% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 62% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 79% (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 Students61%
Female67%
African-Americann/a
White65%
Subsidized meals46%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female58%
African-Americann/a
White58%
Subsidized meals58%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female71%
Male64%
African-Americann/a
White68%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals79%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female71%
Male62%
African-Americann/a
White69%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals79%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students59%
Female60%
Male57%
African-Americann/a
White61%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals60%

ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female60%
Male50%
African-Americann/a
White57%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female93%
Male79%
African-Americann/a
White86%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals80%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
White89%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals100%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students40%
Male33%
African-Americann/a
White40%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female40%
African-Americann/a
White47%
Subsidized meals46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students62%
Female82%
Male47%
African-Americann/a
White62%
Subsidized meals59%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female92%
Male65%
African-Americann/a
White77%
Subsidized meals76%
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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