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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 89% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 97% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 80% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 76% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 97% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 86% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 85% (2005)
Data not available for this school (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 Students94%
Female91%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
White95%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals92%

ScienceThis School
All Students89%
Female87%
Male92%
African-Americann/a
White96%
Full-pay meals89%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
African-American94%
White98%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals96%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female77%
Male96%
African-American56%
White94%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals86%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
African-American76%
White90%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals89%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
African-American81%
White80%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals87%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male87%
African-American90%
White94%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals96%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female91%
Male81%
African-American86%
White86%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals90%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students86%
Female81%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
White92%
Full-pay meals92%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female60%
Male86%
African-American27%
White96%
Full-pay meals82%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
African-American92%
White98%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals100%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
African-American60%
White96%
Subsidized meals78%
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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