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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 54% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 87% (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 Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
African-Americann/a
White97%
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals95%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female76%
Male64%
African-American30%
White85%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled29%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
African-American90%
White97%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals100%
Limited English proficient62%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
African-American90%
White97%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals97%
Limited English proficient79%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
African-Americann/a
White85%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled40%
Limited English proficient69%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female72%
Male68%
African-Americann/a
White80%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
African-Americann/a
White94%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals94%
Limited English proficient55%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female88%
Male94%
African-Americann/a
White96%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals94%
Limited English proficient83%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students54%
Female54%
Male53%
African-Americann/a
White62%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals69%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female75%
Male50%
African-Americann/a
White72%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals73%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male70%
African-Americann/a
White88%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals93%
Limited English proficient46%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female86%
Male93%
African-Americann/a
White92%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals96%
Limited English proficient77%
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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