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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 4

Social Studies
 59% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

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

Science
 63% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 76% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% 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 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students59%
Female66%
Male54%
African-American48%
White63%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled37%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
African-American52%
White67%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled37%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male72%
African-American61%
White81%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals77%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female77%
Male67%
African-American57%
White77%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled42%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students65%
Female50%
Male81%
African-Americann/a
White67%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals90%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female57%
Male71%
African-American27%
White76%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals88%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
African-American65%
White90%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals94%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
African-American59%
White89%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals94%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male74%
African-American75%
White76%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals87%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
African-American29%
White58%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female93%
Male80%
African-American68%
White93%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals97%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
African-American62%
White81%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals79%
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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