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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

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

Science
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 57% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 41% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 64% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 72% (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
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

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

Math
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (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

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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 Students74%
Female68%
Male81%
African-Americann/a
White77%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals88%

ScienceThis School
All Students54%
Female65%
Male42%
African-American42%
White57%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled33%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female81%
Male84%
African-American71%
White84%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals94%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female67%
Male60%
African-American47%
White67%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled30%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students70%
Female61%
Male79%
African-American55%
White70%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled38%

ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Female44%
Male69%
African-American27%
White59%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled38%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
African-American55%
White93%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals93%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female75%
Male85%
African-American73%
White81%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled50%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students41%
Female42%
Male39%
African-American21%
White46%
Subsidized meals34%
Full-pay meals55%
Disabled20%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female53%
Male48%
African-Americann/a
White53%
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female77%
Male60%
African-American57%
White72%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals65%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female76%
Male63%
African-American39%
White77%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled33%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

English/Language ArtsThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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