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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 78% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 94% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 69% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 81% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 84% (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 Students86%
Female94%
Male74%
African-American93%
White87%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals94%

ScienceThis School
All Students72%
Female70%
Male74%
African-American65%
White78%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals73%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
African-American81%
White94%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled63%
Limited English proficient70%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
African-American75%
White93%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled56%
Limited English proficient80%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students88%
Female85%
Male90%
African-American82%
White92%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled79%
Limited English proficient80%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female73%
Male81%
African-American59%
White89%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled71%
Limited English proficient60%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
African-American96%
White95%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled85%
Limited English proficient70%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
African-American82%
White93%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled71%
Limited English proficient70%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
African-American43%
White94%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled75%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female68%
Male70%
African-American33%
White89%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals81%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
African-American62%
White90%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled58%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female83%
Male88%
African-American76%
White92%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled90%
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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