GreatSchools: Involved Parents. Successful Kids
Image of pencil and books on table

LEARN ABOUT THIS SCHOOL'S:


 
  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 4

Social Studies
 62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 51% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 72% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 70% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 34% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 54% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 62% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 64% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Social Studies
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 46% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 55% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 51% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 65% (2005)
Data not available for this school (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

See South Carolina's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  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 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students62%
Female63%
Male62%
African-American55%
White67%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled26%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female49%
Male52%
African-American35%
White63%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled17%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female85%
Male67%
African-American72%
White80%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled39%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female73%
Male65%
African-American59%
White76%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled39%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students34%
Female26%
Male45%
African-American23%
White43%
Subsidized meals19%
Full-pay meals58%
Disabled8%

ScienceThis School
All Students54%
Female55%
Male54%
African-American34%
White69%
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay meals69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
African-American54%
White81%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled20%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female60%
Male65%
African-American42%
White78%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled17%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students56%
Female61%
Male51%
African-American47%
White64%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled21%

ScienceThis School
All Students46%
Female44%
Male49%
African-American8%
White72%
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabled20%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Female62%
Male46%
African-American33%
White72%
Subsidized meals36%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled9%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female69%
Male66%
African-American48%
White86%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled28%
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  

Back to top >
How challenging is Barnwell Elementary School?