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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 88% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 63% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 53% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 60% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 68% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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 Students88%
Female100%
African-American88%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals92%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
African-American75%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals75%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female83%
Male71%
African-American78%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals79%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
African-American72%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students63%
Male65%
African-American65%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals59%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Male61%
African-American65%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals59%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Male48%
African-American52%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals48%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Male65%
African-American74%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals69%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
African-American67%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals63%

ScienceThis School
All Students72%
Male90%
African-American72%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female78%
Male83%
African-American81%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals77%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
African-American75%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students60%
African-American60%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female50%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals62%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female83%
Male46%
African-American68%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female67%
Male77%
African-American71%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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