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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 72% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 67% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 61% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 84% (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 Students72%
Female65%
Male78%
African-Americann/a
White81%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals79%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female60%
Male70%
African-American36%
White74%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female85%
Male78%
African-American45%
White93%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals98%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female70%
Male78%
African-American46%
White82%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled46%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
Male63%
African-American55%
White71%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled44%

ScienceThis School
All Students67%
Female69%
Male66%
African-American64%
White68%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled31%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female86%
Male65%
African-American63%
White83%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals88%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female78%
Male69%
African-American65%
White78%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled41%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students61%
Female63%
Male59%
African-Americann/a
White70%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals68%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female78%
Male43%
African-Americann/a
White76%
Subsidized meals20%
Full-pay meals82%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female83%
Male70%
African-American73%
White84%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals86%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
African-American77%
White89%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled70%
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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