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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 67% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 48% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 36% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 55% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 47% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 52% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 56% (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 Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
African-American64%
White72%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled55%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female48%
Male46%
African-American35%
White74%
Subsidized meals37%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled8%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female80%
Male62%
African-American67%
White83%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled40%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female61%
Male49%
African-American45%
White80%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled23%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students48%
Female53%
Male44%
African-American40%
White68%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled34%

ScienceThis School
All Students36%
Female42%
Male30%
African-American26%
White60%
Subsidized meals31%
Full-pay meals60%
Disabled16%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Female67%
Male44%
African-American48%
White72%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled23%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female50%
Male43%
African-American38%
White67%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled23%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students47%
Female46%
Male47%
African-American40%
White77%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled17%

ScienceThis School
All Students39%
Female37%
Male40%
African-American28%
White77%
Subsidized meals32%
Full-pay meals62%
Disabled27%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students52%
Female59%
Male47%
African-American45%
White79%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled10%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female70%
Male61%
African-American58%
White90%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled33%
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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