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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 52% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 51% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 73% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students82%
Female78%
Male84%
African-American67%
White96%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals100%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
African-American18%
White85%
Subsidized meals29%
Full-pay meals86%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
African-American66%
White100%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals98%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female73%
Male78%
African-American55%
White96%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled27%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
African-American46%
White89%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled18%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female48%
Male54%
African-American22%
White77%
Subsidized meals28%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled12%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female82%
Male88%
African-American67%
White98%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals98%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
African-American60%
White92%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled24%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students70%
Female68%
Male72%
African-American39%
White93%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals87%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female70%
Male75%
African-American55%
White89%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals86%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female92%
Male79%
African-American76%
White91%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals93%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
African-American62%
White84%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled8%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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