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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 58% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies
 64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 69% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science
 79% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% 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 Students81%
Female81%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
White82%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals92%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female62%
Male54%
African-American42%
White61%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled36%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students80%
Female89%
Male71%
African-American71%
White81%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals86%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
African-American64%
White98%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals100%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students64%
Female65%
Male63%
African-American41%
White66%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled30%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female73%
Male65%
African-American35%
White73%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled27%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female89%
Male77%
African-American73%
White84%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals93%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
African-American67%
White90%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled75%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
African-American50%
White80%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled35%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
White79%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled40%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
African-American85%
White91%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals96%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male83%
African-American57%
White86%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals91%
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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