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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 4

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Social Studies
 82% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% 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 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African-American72%
White83%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled63%
Limited English proficient67%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
African-American60%
White84%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled50%
Limited English proficient58%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female87%
Male76%
African-American70%
White85%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled58%
Limited English proficient70%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female84%
Male83%
African-American69%
White88%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled63%
Limited English proficient67%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students82%
Female77%
Male86%
African-American77%
White81%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled56%

ScienceThis School
All Students77%
Female75%
Male77%
African-American66%
White80%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female84%
Male81%
African-American83%
White82%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled60%
Limited English proficient69%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
African-American82%
White91%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled45%
Limited English proficient87%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male74%
African-American58%
White87%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled29%
Limited English proficient70%

ScienceThis School
All Students59%
Female61%
Male57%
African-American44%
White68%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled29%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female93%
Male74%
African-American79%
White87%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient60%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female83%
Male69%
African-American60%
White81%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled34%
Limited English proficient82%
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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