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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 55% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 71% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% 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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
African-American56%
White83%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled52%

ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female64%
Male48%
African-American29%
White64%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals72%
Disabled32%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female86%
Male66%
African-American66%
White78%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled42%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female97%
Male87%
African-American84%
White95%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled83%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students56%
Female56%
Male57%
African-American32%
White64%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled25%
Limited English proficient20%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female76%
Male66%
African-American51%
White77%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled32%
Limited English proficient50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female81%
Male64%
African-American61%
White78%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient40%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
African-American74%
White93%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled58%
Limited English proficient55%
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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