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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 24% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
 19% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 39% (2008)
 49% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 54% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 29% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 43% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 52% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 30% (2008)
 13% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 9% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 57% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 48% (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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students24%
Female10%
Male36%
African-American20%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals21%

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students39%
Female44%
Male31%
African-American37%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals42%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female35%
Male54%
African-American40%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students29%
Female31%
Male28%
African-American29%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals28%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female50%
Male36%
African-American43%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals40%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students52%
Female67%
Male38%
African-American52%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals51%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
African-American75%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students30%
Female23%
Male40%
African-American32%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals29%

ScienceThis School
All Students9%
Female8%
African-American10%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals11%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Female63%
Male46%
African-American56%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female33%
Male39%
African-American33%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals38%
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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