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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 98% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 84% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 94% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 98% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 99% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 83% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 95% (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 Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
African-American100%
White98%
Full-pay meals98%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female79%
Male92%
African-Americann/a
White88%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled73%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African-American91%
White96%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled90%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African-American87%
White99%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled90%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
African-American100%
White99%
Full-pay meals98%

ScienceThis School
All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
African-American100%
White100%
Full-pay meals99%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
African-American100%
White99%
Full-pay meals98%

MathThis School
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African-American100%
White100%
Full-pay meals99%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
African-Americann/a
White93%
Full-pay meals96%

ScienceThis School
All Students83%
Female88%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
White83%
Full-pay meals86%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female97%
Male82%
African-American88%
White91%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled70%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male92%
African-American88%
White97%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled100%
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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