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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 84% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 82% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 66% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 78% (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 Students84%
Female80%
Male89%
African-American75%
White93%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled62%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female72%
Male73%
African-American64%
White87%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals89%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
African-American89%
White95%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals96%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female77%
Male85%
African-American73%
White89%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
African-American78%
White85%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled71%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female74%
Male64%
African-American54%
White85%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled41%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female92%
Male82%
African-American79%
White96%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals97%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female87%
Male78%
African-American73%
White93%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students66%
Female66%
Male67%
African-American45%
White83%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled27%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female74%
Male61%
African-American43%
White87%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female82%
Male67%
African-American59%
White86%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled40%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
African-American73%
White94%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled82%
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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