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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2007.

Science
 38% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 65% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Social Studies
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.

Science
 64% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Social Studies
 56% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2007.

Science
 69% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2007.

English/Language Arts
 62% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% 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 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students66%
Female81%
Male56%
African-American33%
White76%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled29%

ScienceThis School
All Students38%
Female34%
Male41%
African-American23%
White45%
Subsidized meals32%
Full-pay meals45%
Disabled30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students65%
Female80%
Male55%
African-American40%
White74%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled29%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female84%
Male66%
African-American50%
White82%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled46%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
African-American62%
White84%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled42%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female66%
Male63%
African-American41%
White73%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled29%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female89%
Male67%
African-American63%
White83%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled33%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
African-American64%
White90%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled46%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students56%
Female64%
Male50%
African-American35%
White64%
Subsidized meals38%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled21%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female65%
Male73%
African-American37%
White79%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals86%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students62%
Female78%
Male49%
African-American33%
White72%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled9%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female80%
Male67%
African-American54%
White79%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled17%
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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