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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 42% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 24% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 61% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 43% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 32% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 58% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 64% (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 Students60%
Female58%
Male62%
African-American57%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%

ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Female30%
Male50%
African-American40%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals42%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
African-American75%
White75%
Subsidized meals71%
Limited English proficient58%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female55%
Male62%
African-American63%
White58%
Subsidized meals59%
Limited English proficient58%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students47%
Female53%
Male39%
African-American48%
White39%
Subsidized meals45%
Disabled18%
Limited English proficient58%

ScienceThis School
All Students24%
Female24%
Male25%
African-American31%
White22%
Subsidized meals23%
Disabled9%
Limited English proficient25%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students61%
Female74%
Male46%
African-American66%
White61%
Subsidized meals59%
Limited English proficient58%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female44%
Male36%
African-American38%
White50%
Subsidized meals38%
Disabled9%
Limited English proficient33%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students43%
Female42%
African-American42%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals45%

ScienceThis School
All Students32%
Female10%
Male50%
African-American20%
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals37%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students58%
Female68%
Male48%
African-American46%
White67%
Subsidized meals62%
Disabled20%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female48%
Male67%
African-American55%
White67%
Subsidized meals60%
Disabled40%
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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