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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

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

Science
 78% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 65% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 51% (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 Students83%
Female96%
Male72%
African-American73%
White89%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals83%

ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female58%
Male54%
African-American50%
White62%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals63%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female94%
Male69%
African-American71%
White86%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled60%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female70%
Male77%
African-American57%
White83%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled73%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female75%
Male85%
African-American85%
White78%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals84%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female78%
Male77%
African-American67%
White81%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals89%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female92%
Male75%
African-American76%
White86%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals92%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
African-American70%
White85%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals97%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students65%
Female53%
Male81%
African-American92%
White56%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals50%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
African-American71%
White80%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals88%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female78%
Male71%
African-American77%
White73%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled27%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female83%
Male89%
African-American87%
White85%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled60%
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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