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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 83% (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 Students85%
Female100%
Male73%
African-American81%
White89%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals91%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
African-American61%
White89%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals87%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female96%
Male74%
African-American77%
White87%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals86%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female85%
Male77%
African-American68%
White91%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals81%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students74%
Female69%
Male81%
African-American64%
White89%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals77%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female72%
Male78%
African-American61%
White94%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals79%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female80%
Male83%
African-American71%
White97%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals91%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
African-American73%
White92%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals88%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
African-American59%
White78%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals72%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female75%
Male52%
African-American58%
White75%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals82%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female89%
Male62%
African-American67%
White85%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals85%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female76%
Male64%
African-American58%
White82%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals79%
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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