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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 85% in 2007.

Science
 63% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 86% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Social Studies
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 63% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 83% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Social Studies
 63% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2007.

Science
 64% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 75% (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 Students67%
Female65%
Male69%
African-American62%
White71%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals77%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female62%
Male65%
African-American58%
White80%
Subsidized meals59%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female78%
Male61%
African-American69%
White73%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient60%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female59%
Male67%
African-American52%
White73%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled21%
Limited English proficient40%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
Social StudiesThis School
All Students81%
Female78%
Male84%
African-American69%
White86%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled67%
Limited English proficient77%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female69%
Male57%
African-American63%
White63%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled20%
Limited English proficient71%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female83%
Male71%
African-American88%
White74%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled27%
Limited English proficient71%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
African-American69%
White74%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled33%
Limited English proficient77%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis School
All Students63%
Female60%
Male67%
African-American50%
White70%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals77%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
African-Americann/a
White66%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals79%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female76%
Male69%
African-American75%
White73%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled33%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male75%
African-American75%
White77%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled42%
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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