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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 87% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 54% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 61% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 36% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 42% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 68% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 83% (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 3
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Male70%
African-American73%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals70%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
African-American75%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals80%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female92%
Male83%
African-American87%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals90%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
African-American96%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals90%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students54%
Female57%
Male52%
African-American54%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals54%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
African-American51%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Female74%
Male48%
African-American65%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals57%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female65%
Male30%
African-American49%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals43%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students36%
Female42%
Male30%
African-American35%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals33%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female35%
African-American44%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Female62%
Male75%
African-American57%
White100%
Subsidized meals58%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female79%
Male88%
African-American77%
White100%
Subsidized meals81%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students42%
Male25%
African-American44%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals31%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female50%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female82%
Male57%
African-American67%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals80%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
African-American67%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals80%
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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