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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 73% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Social Studies
 60% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 57% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 65% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 61% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 60% (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 Students73%
Female73%
African-American73%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
African-American53%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
African-American93%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals93%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female68%
Male31%
African-American50%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%
Disabled20%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students60%
Female50%
Male68%
African-American60%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals62%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female38%
Male63%
African-American51%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Female63%
Male53%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals56%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female44%
Male68%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals59%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students65%
Male64%
African-American67%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals64%

ScienceThis School
All Students61%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals56%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
African-American77%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female80%
Male55%
African-American66%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals63%
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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