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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 55% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 71% (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 Students78%
Female81%
Male74%
African-American59%
White94%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals95%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female41%
Male51%
African-American14%
White77%
Subsidized meals30%
Full-pay meals78%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female90%
Male64%
African-American64%
White91%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled21%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female77%
Male57%
African-American42%
White91%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled21%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female81%
Male68%
African-American62%
White87%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female71%
Male56%
African-American51%
White81%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled18%
Limited English proficient46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female88%
Male66%
African-American71%
White87%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled35%
Limited English proficient55%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
African-American73%
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled31%
Limited English proficient55%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students55%
Female47%
Male61%
African-American48%
White66%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals86%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female53%
Male78%
African-American43%
White81%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals91%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female72%
Male71%
African-American68%
White78%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled29%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female69%
Male72%
African-American58%
White84%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled31%
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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