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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 68% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 73% (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 Students92%
Female96%
Male87%
African-American86%
White92%
Subsidized meals94%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled62%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
African-American35%
White78%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled31%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
African-American63%
White90%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled50%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female88%
Male75%
African-American58%
White85%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled33%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female64%
Male73%
African-American70%
White70%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled26%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female81%
Male78%
African-American70%
White82%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled36%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female78%
Male69%
African-American58%
White78%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled15%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
African-American71%
White83%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled24%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
African-American82%
White80%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled50%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female74%
Male78%
African-American69%
White78%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled58%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female87%
Male71%
African-American73%
White82%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled43%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female79%
Male70%
African-American60%
White77%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled40%
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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